David Yale Viola Outfit
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Stradivarius model viola featuring European tonewoods
- Professional craftsmanship with a powerful and rich tone
- Final assembly and setup performed by Kennedy’s professional luthiers in Washington State.
- High-quality ebony fittings with boxwood trim

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Outfit at a glance
- Case: Portland Elite Viola Case
- Bow: Giuliani Premier Viola Bow
- Rosin: Pirastro Rosin
- Accessories: Thomastik-Infeld Rondo Strings installed, extra set of Portland Strings, cleaning cloth
- Recommended Upgrade: Portland Advanced Case
David Yale Viola Outfit
These David Yale violas are a great choice for the advancing player! This Strad-style viola is constructed with carefully selected aged spruce on the top and beautifully flamed maple on the back and sides.
Each handcrafted David Yale viola starts with fine tonewood aged a minimum of 10 years that is carefully crafted into a fine viola. The attention to detail is evident in the perfect inlay of the purfling and precise graduations and arching. The resulting voicelike sound can project and carry across the hall. The C string is powerful but warm, and the upper register carries a lot of volume while maintaining a sweet tone.
Great attention to detail is also paid to the final setup. A certified luthier from the Kennedy Violins staff hand-carves and notches the bridge to accentuate the acoustics of the instrument. Bridge feet are carefully shaped to fully contact and fit the curvature of the viola face, promoting a clear tone and strong projection.
This instrument is set up with high-quality fittings, chrome chin rest brackets, and a single fine-tuner. The fingerboard is beautifully carved from 100% high-grade ebony. An authentic French Aubert Deluxe bridge supports professional-grade Thomastik-Infeld Rondo strings.

David Yale Viola Outfit Features

Product Features
- Shipping within two business days. In-shop luthiers offer same-day shipping on select orders.
- Kennedy Violins' 45-day money-back guarantee
- Full coverage by our Lifetime Warranty
- Free professional setup by Kennedy Violins' experienced luthier staff
- Solid-carved, high-grade maple back and spruce top
- Hand-rubbed oil finish
- Ebony chinrest, pegs, fingerboard, and tailpiece
- Inlaid ebony purfling

Included Accessories
- Giuliani Premier vola bow with genuine horsehair and ebony frog
- Pirastro Rosin (selection may vary)
- A sturdy, full-suspension case with black canvas exterior and velveteen lining that is both amazingly lightweight and extremely protective
- Extra set of Portland brand strings (not included with 14" and lower)
- Polishing cloth

Case Features
- Ships with the Portland Elite case. Color options may vary from case pictured.
- Four bow holders
- Compartments for shoulder rest, rosin, extra strings, mutes, and other accessories
- Large exterior pocket with double YKK zippers for sheet music and folders
- Protective weather flap with snaps to cover zippers and case latch
- Protective blanket with velour on top, smooth polyester beneath, and double-stitched binding
- Smooth, hinged handle for comfortable carrying
- Metal "subway" bumpers for standing case on bottom or side
- Lightweight design for comfortable transportation

Premier Bow Features
- Strong bow shaft of genuine brazilwood
- Genuine Mongolian horsehair
- Fully mounted, 100% ebony frog for great balance and durability
- Mother-of-pearl inlay on frog
- Silver winding
- Premium flamed abalone bow slide
- Black leather grip
- Precisely weighed for excellent balance and responsiveness
- Covered by Kennedy Violins’ Warranty