VIOLAS FOR SALE - TRUSTED SINCE 1997
From beginner to professional
Expert setup that transforms
The viola's rich, warm tone makes it an essential voice in orchestras, chamber music, and solo performance. Our viola shop offers carefully selected instruments for every skill level, from students discovering the viola to professional musicians. Every viola is hand-selected, professionally set up by expert luthiers, and evaluated for tone quality, balance, and playability across all registers. Hand-carved instruments from $595.
Why Buy from StringWorks?
The viola requires even more careful selection than the violin due to its size and tonal complexity. At StringWorks, we understand the unique needs of violists and offer a curated collection of violas that meet the highest standards of craftsmanship and tone quality.
Our shop specializes in instruments that produce the rich, warm tone that defines great viola playing. Every viola in our collection is hand-selected for tonal balance, comfortable playability, and proper setup. We never carry factory instruments with poor setup—each viola is professionally prepared by our expert luthiers through our intensive 3-5 hour setup process to ensure optimal performance.
Whether you're a student just beginning on viola, an advancing player seeking an upgrade, or a professional musician looking for a concert instrument, our viola shop has the expertise and inventory to match you with the perfect instrument. Our staff includes violists who understand firsthand what makes a great viola.
Shop Violas by Skill Level
We offer violas for every stage of your musical journey:
- Beginner Violas - Hand-carved construction with professional setup, starting at $595. We provide sizing guidance (13", 14", 15", 16") to ensure proper fit and comfort for developing technique.
- Intermediate Violas - Premium tonewoods with superior craftsmanship, from $2,800-$6,000. Perfect for advancing players seeking richer tone, enhanced playability, and the warm, chocolatey sound that defines great viola playing.
- Professional Violas - Exceptional craftsmanship from master makers, starting at $9,500. For serious musicians, conservatory students, and professional performers who demand concert-level instruments.
The Viola Difference at StringWorks
At StringWorks, our staff includes viola players who understand what makes a great instrument. We provide personalized fitting consultations to ensure proper sizing and comfort, as viola sizing is even more critical than violin sizing for playability and tone production.
Every viola undergoes our comprehensive 3-5 hour StringWorks Setup™ process. Our luthiers meticulously adjust bridge placement, soundpost position, string selection, and dozens of other details to maximize each instrument's acoustic potential. We offer free 14-day home trials on all violas, so you can experience your instrument in your own practice and performance environments.
Our lifetime trade-in guarantee means your investment grows with you. When you're ready to upgrade, we'll apply the full value of your original purchase toward your next instrument from our viola shop.