Violas for all levels

At Luthier Vidal we have violas of all sizes and levels. All of them have been previously calibrated guaranteeing an excellent sound. We also have a professional specialized team willing to guide your decision according to your needs and preferences in order to provide you fully satisfaction in the purchase of your instrument. 

Viola as an instrument 

Viola is a string instrument that sits between the violin and the cello in terms of tonality. It is longer and a little wider than the violin, so it has also a lower tone as an instrument, being recognized as the contralto or the dramatic tenor of the family. For this reason, viola has always been more used for harmonics in the symphonic literature rather than as a solo instrument. However, many composers and performers have succumbed to the charms of its melancholic sound, for example Bach. 

Xavier Vidal I Roca guarantee 

All our violas have a professional assembly guarantee that our luthier team is responsible to realize. We start from a base of high quality materials that are worked in our workshop in an accurate, manual and delicate way in order to obtain the best results and optimization. Our guarantee covers the following processes: change of the bridge, change of the soundpost, adjustment and rectification of the fingerboard, the nut and the peg box, as well as the assembly of the strings and the tailpiece. In addition, through an acoustic test, our luthiers ensure that the viola respond with all its potential at the time of being played. 

The viola sizes 

The viola is the only instrument of his family that is governed by a different scale when it comes to size. There is no standard size for adults as there is for violin and cello. In addition the viola is usually measured in inches, being one inch equivalent to 2.54 cm. As a general rule, violas of smaller sizes such as 11 ", 12" and 13 " violas are intended for children, since they have an small shape and are easier for them to handle. The 14 " and 15" are ideal for teenagers, being the 15" viola the minimum size considered for an adult. From the 15” viola we can find bigger sizes for adults, being more common the 15.5" and 16 " violas, although we can also find violas of up to 18". There was a time when famous violists began to use bigger sizes violas captive by the sound of a bigger soundboard. The problem was that this fact turned out to be harmful for the musicians that practiced it, because using a viola bigger than their own size produced them injuries. For this reason, it is very important that the viola totally adapts to the musician who plays it, since the wrong measure will reduce comfort and performance. 

The viola levels 

In our website you can search your ideal viola in the easiest and faster way. We have level bars that represent in a very visual way the functionality of each instrument. In this way, through filters, you can select your preferred level and our searcher will offer you all those violas that best suit your needs. 

E1: Ideal instruments for initiation students that include all the guarantees to ensure the progression of the beginning musician. 

E2: Selection of instruments that are characterized by a higher level of quality of sound and performance in the study range that allow the student to improve without limitations. 

A1: Instruments designed for students at an advanced level who require quality material that allows them to improve in their learning and studies. When you are not sure you want to pursue higher musical studies, these violas cover the needs for a longer study period. 

A2: Selection oriented to students who plan to undertake higher or professional studies in the near future. They cover the needs and requirements for a good musical level in terms of sound, tone and emission. Recommended as second instrument for professionals. 

S1: Very high performance instruments ideal for musicians of higher courses or as second instrument for professionals thanks to its superior level in sound, power and emission. 

S2: It collect the highest level violas aimed at professional musicians or students of the higher courses. This selection consists of both old and contemporary instruments by the hand of significant luthiers that fully cover the guarantee of conservation status and certificate. 

Buy online 

If you want to buy a quality viola, in our workshop located in Barcelona you can find a great variety of violas at reasonable prices that you can try in our test rooms. Our professionals will be able to help you and guide you in case you need it. If you already know the viola you want to buy, you can buy viola online right here, in our web store, counting in both options with a guarantee that ensures the perfect condition and operation of the viola.

Nowadays the 50% of purchases in Spain are made online, the lack of time and the schedules of the physical stores have increased this method of purchase. That is why Xavier Vidal i Roca wants to provide you an online store 24 hours a day so that you can find the easiest way to get your instrument. Our page is clear and simple, you just have to register or create an account if you are a new user, and place your order. For more illustration we have different sections in our page that will guide you in the process and will show you the price ranges of shipping according to locality. For purchases at the national level shipping costs are free from 200€ of purchase and will be delivered within a period of 24 to 48 hours on weekdays. However, the instruments will not be sent on Fridays or on holiday’s eve, since from our team we want to guarantee their good condition at the time of being delivered avoiding their storage.