{"product_id":"scherl-roth-sr72-viola","title":"Scherl \u0026 Roth SR72 16\" Viola","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScherl \u0026amp; Roth SR72 Professional Viola – 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, expressive tone. Traditional craftsmanship. A beautiful choice for the advancing violist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Scherl \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted 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. 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