
Yamaha AVA5 Braviol Student Viola Outfit w/ Wood Bow
Yamaha AVA5 Student Viola Outfit — Hand-Carved Viola with Case, Bow & Rosin
The Yamaha AVA5 Student Viola delivers a warm, resonant tone and dependable playability ideal for beginning and advancing students. Combining Yamaha’s time-tested craftsmanship with professional setup and quality materials, this viola outfit offers a musical foundation that supports strong fundamental development and ensemble confidence — making it an excellent choice for school orchestras, private lessons, and practice at home.
Key Features
Traditional Tonewoods & Construction
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Fully hand-carved spruce top and maple back/sides aged over five years contribute to rich, balanced tone and resonance across the viola’s range.
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Hand-applied oil varnish enhances both acoustic quality and natural wood aesthetics.
Student-Focused Setup & Playability
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Professionally shop set-up to meet or exceed MENC standards by Yamaha-trained technicians ensures comfortable response and reliable tuning right out of the case.
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Ebony fingerboard and tuning pegs with a Wittner tailpiece (with integrated fine tuners) give stable, precise tuning and smooth playability.
Complete Outfit
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Equipped with a Glasser bow (or Brazilwood bow depending on outfit) ready for student use. The bow is sized and weighted for balanced playability as you learn bowing technique.
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Protective case (often with backpack-style straps) allows safe transport to lessons, rehearsals, and performances.
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D’Addario Prelude strings and rosin included help you get playing right away.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | Yamaha AVA5 Student Viola Outfit |
| Playing Level | Student / Beginner |
| Construction | Fully hand-carved aged spruce top & maple back/sides |
| Finish | Hand-applied oil varnish |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Tailpiece | Wittner-style with integrated fine tuners |
| Strings | D’Addario Prelude |
| Bow | Glasser (or Brazilwood, depending on outfit) |
| Case | Protective viola case (often cloth-covered with straps) |
| Rosin | Included |
| Sizes Available | Various (e.g., 13″–16.5″) |
Ideal For
The Yamaha AVA5 Student Viola outfit with a Glasser bow is tailored for:
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First-year and early-level viola students
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School orchestra and ensemble participation
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Private lessons and daily practice
This instrument’s hand-carved construction, professional setup, and complete accessories make it a solid and musical choice for novice players working to establish technique, intonation, and expressive confidence.