Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments
Be the first to review this violaWho it’s forAdvanced students and adult players stepping up from a student instrument for more tone, response and projection, including youth orchestra and audition work.
- 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
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About this instrument
Built, fitted and set up to play
Scherl & Roth SR72 Professional Viola – 16"
Rich, expressive tone. Traditional craftsmanship. A beautiful choice for the advancing violist.
The Scherl & Roth SR72 Professional Viola combines carefully selected tonewoods, traditional craftsmanship, and elegant finishing to deliver an instrument designed for serious musical development. Ideal for advancing students, dedicated orchestral musicians, and experienced violists, the SR72 offers a rewarding balance of tonal warmth, projection, and responsiveness.
Handcrafted with a solid select spruce top and beautifully flamed maple back and sides, this 16-inch viola features a rich red-brown oil varnish that highlights the natural character of the wood. Traditional hand-inlaid purfling and genuine ebony fittings complete its refined appearance.
The SR72 is designed to provide the tonal depth and control that developing musicians need as they progress into more demanding repertoire, ensemble performances, and solo literature.
Features & Specifications
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Brand: Scherl & Roth
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Model: SR72 Professional Viola
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Size: 16 inches
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Top: Solid select spruce
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Back & Sides: Solid flamed maple
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Finish: Hand-applied red-brown oil varnish
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Purfling: Traditional hand-inlaid
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Fingerboard: Ebony
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Pegs: Ebony
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Chinrest: Ebony
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Bridge: Select French maple
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Construction: Handcrafted, fully carved solid wood
Professionally Prepared by Atelier
At Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments, we understand that even a beautifully crafted viola must be properly adjusted to deliver its full potential.
Before shipment, your instrument is carefully inspected and professionally adjusted by our string instrument specialists. We evaluate bridge positioning, string height, peg operation, and overall playability to ensure your viola arrives ready for an enjoyable playing experience.
Why Choose the Scherl & Roth SR72?
The SR72 represents an excellent step forward for violists seeking a more sophisticated instrument with traditional materials and elegant craftsmanship. Its solid tonewood construction and carefully considered fittings make it a compelling choice for players ready to advance beyond an entry-level viola.
Discover the difference a thoughtfully selected and professionally prepared instrument can make at Atelier for Fine Stringed Instruments.
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Choosing the right viola is personal
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.
