Violas · Advanced student · 15–16.5 in.
CanzonaMilano 400 Viola Outfit
Parisian-eye ebony pegs, an ebony Guarneri chinrest and a Wittner tailpiece on a hand-carved Milano viola, set up by Atelier with D’Addario Prelude strings for lessons through auditions.
Who it’s forAdvancing students who have outgrown a first viola, from weekly lessons and youth orchestra through auditions.
- Set up by Atelier luthiers and play-tested before it ships
- Free insured shipping to the continental U.S., packed by our workshop
- 45-day returns on this instrument · Return policyIf returned, the refund is less our actual outbound shipping cost, even though shipping was free, and any return label we provide.
- Family-owned string specialists since 1979
Complete outfit. Includes a graphite-composite bow and a woodshell oblong case.
- Fittings
- Parisian-eye ebony; Guarneri chinrest
- Tailpiece
- Wittner, four fine tuners
- Strings
- D’Addario Prelude
- Setup
- Atelier workshop
- Condition
- New
In detail
Every surface, up close
Study the wood, the varnish and the carving the way you would across the bench. Tap any photo to see it full size.
About this instrument
Built, fitted and set up to play
The Canzona Milano 400 Series Viola is the top model in the Canzona student viola lineup, designed for serious students and advancing players who need a richer, more responsive instrument than a basic beginner viola.
Fully hand-carved from seasoned spruce and flamed curly maple, the Milano offers a warm, resonant tone with strong projection and a responsive feel under the bow. Its hand-applied spirit varnish enhances both the sound and appearance of the instrument, bringing out the natural figure of the maple and giving the viola a classic, mature look.
The Milano is appointed with elegant Parisian-eye ebony pegs and end button, an ebony Guarneri-style chinrest, and a Wittner tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners for smooth, precise, and stable tuning. Each viola is professionally strung with D'Addario Prelude strings, chosen for their clear, focused sound and dependable response for student players.
Professionally Set Up by Atelier
Every Canzona Milano viola is inspected, adjusted, and professionally prepared by the luthiers at Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments before it leaves our shop.
Our setup process includes careful bridge fitting and shaping, soundpost adjustment for tone and balance, peg and tuning inspection, string height review, and final play-testing. These details matter. A viola may look beautiful, but the setup is what determines whether it feels comfortable, responds properly, and helps the player progress.
Complete Viola Outfit
The Canzona Milano 400 Series Viola outfit includes:
- Canzona Milano 400 Series viola
- Graphite-composite bow
- High-quality woodshell oblong case
- Professional Atelier setup
- D'Addario Prelude strings installed
This outfit gives advancing students a complete, reliable setup for lessons, rehearsals, school orchestra, auditions, and performances.
Best For
The Milano 400 is ideal for:
- Dedicated student violists
- Advancing school orchestra players
- Private lesson students ready for a better viola
- Players who need more warmth, projection, and response than a basic starter instrument
- Families looking for a serious student viola with professional setup and long-term value
Available in 15", 15.5", 16", and 16.5" sizes only, the Canzona Milano 400 Series Viola is a refined, great-sounding choice for players ready to move forward with a more capable instrument.
Need Help Choosing?
Viola sizing and model selection can be tricky, especially for advancing students. If you are unsure which size or model is right, call Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments at 203.661.9500. Our team will be happy to help before you order.
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Talk it through with an Atelier specialist by phone or video before you decide: sizing, how it compares with your current instrument, and what to listen for.
Anywhere in the U.S.: ask a string specialist by phone, video or email, at no charge.Near Greenwich, CT: reserve a private in-store appointment to play instruments side by side.
