D Z Strad Viola Model 400 (16.5")

About the D Z Strad Viola Model 400 (16.5")

At 16.5 inches, this Model 400 sits toward the larger end of viola body sizes, a deliberate choice for the deeper, more resonant tone bigger violas are known for compared to more compact instruments - a genuine trade-off, since a larger body also demands more arm reach and can feel less manageable for smaller-framed players. Handmade construction by award-winning luthiers means individually selected tonewood and hand-carved details rather than factory assembly.

A large-bodied handmade viola like this appeals specifically to players with the physical reach to manage it comfortably and a tonal preference for the darker, more cello-adjacent voice bigger violas produce - a genuinely different playing experience from the more common mid-size violas most students start on.

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Sound character of the D Z Strad Viola Model 400 (16.5")

The large 16.5-inch body is the main driver of this viola's character: bigger air volume inside the body produces a darker, fuller, more cello-adjacent tone than smaller violas manage, and hand-carving by award-winning luthiers adds the resonance and overtone complexity that factory-built instruments can't consistently match.

Technical data for the D Z Strad Viola Model 400 (16.5")

Price history for the D Z Strad Viola Model 400 (16.5")

Cheapest seen: 1.273 EUR  ·  Most expensive seen: 1.454 EUR

The history of the D Z Strad Viola Model 400 (16.5")

D Z Strad's Model 400 offers a large 16.5-inch handmade viola aimed at players seeking a darker, fuller tonal character.