Searching for a student-level viola with more? Well, that's the Howard Core KR20V August F. Köhr Romanian Viola in a nutshell. This top-quality instrument boasts a slightly flamed maple back and a fine spruce top, along with an attractive medium satin, orange-golden finish. It exhibits an even tone throughout its entire range, with clean and powerful lower registers and brilliant and smooth upper registers. You also get high-quality ebony Parisian eye pegs, an ebony end button, a Despiau "C" bridge, a Wittner composite tailpiece, and an ebony Guarneri model chinrest. Students who demand more from their instruments will find a whole new universe of playing enjoyment in the Howard Core KR20V August F. Köhr Romanian Viola.
Founded by Howard and Myrna Core in 1976, Howard Core Company represents the finest instrument builders and manufacturers worldwide, including Strunal, Johannes Köhr, August F. Köhr, Franz Sandner, and Höfner. Whether you need a performance-level instrument, bow, case, accessories, or luthier supplies, Howard Core is a name you can count on. That's why we never hesitate to recommend Howard Core to our customers here at Sweetwater — the company's four-decade-plus track record speaks for itself.


| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic Viola |
| Size | 16" |
| Level | Student |
| Color | Orange-golden |
| Finish | Medium Satin |
| Top Material | Fine Spruce |
| Back & Sides Material | Flamed Maple |
| Pegs | Ebony, Parisian Eye |
| Bridge Material | Despiau "C" Level |
| Tailpiece | Wittner Composite |
| Chin Rest | Guarneri Model, Ebony |
| Strings | D'Addario Helicore |
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