The Hidersine Piacenza Viola 15.5 Outfit is a hand‑carved, mid‑level instrument built to take players into more advanced repertoire with confidence. A solid, straight‑grained spruce top paired with beautifully flamed maple back, ribs and neck produces a warm, open tone that blossoms as the wood ages, while genuine ebony fingerboard, pegs and chin rest deliver durable, comfortable playability. Supplied as a complete outfit — including a half‑mounted bulletwood bow with an ebony frog, Hidersine rosin and a shockproof oblong case — each instrument is inspected and setup in the UK for a true “ready to play” experience. Practical appointments such as a seasoned maple bridge, aluminium alloy tailpiece with gilt adjusters and four integral fine tuners make tuning and performing straightforward, making this 15.5" viola an excellent balance of tone, craftsmanship and value.

• Size: 15.5"
• Hand‑carved solid straight‑grained spruce top
• Hand‑carved solid flamed maple back, ribs, neck and scroll
• Ebony fingerboard, pegs and chin rest
• Half‑mounted Bulletwood bow with ebony frog (supplied)
• Oblong shockproof case with internal accessory compartment and outer music pocket
• Hidersine rosin included
• Seasoned maple bridge; aluminium alloy tailpiece with gilt adjusters
• 4 integral fine tuners; synthetic‑core strings
• Inspected and set up in UK service workshops — delivered ready to play

Hidersine Vivente Viola 15.5-inch Outfit is built for the ambitious beginner who wants a reliable, toneful instrument from day one. Its straight-grained solid spruce soundboard and solid maple back and ribs with a graphic-flame finish deliver a warm, evolving tone and an appearance that belies its student-level price. Genuine ebony fingerboard, chinrest and pegs on a carved maple neck give durable, smooth playability; the outfit arrives complete with a shockproof oblong case, Bulletwood half-mounted bow and Hidersine rosin so players can begin immediately. Each Vivente is inspected and set up in the UK ‘ready to play’, giving students and teachers confidence at lessons.

• Straight-grained solid spruce table (soundboard)
• Solid maple back & ribs with graphic-flame finish
• Carved maple neck
• Genuine ebony fingerboard, chinrest and pegs
• Carbon tailpiece and spruce sound post
• Steel rope-core strings
• Bulletwood half-mounted bow included
• Oblong shockproof case with accessory compartment and music pocket
• Hidersine rosin block included
• Inspected and setup in the UK – “Ready to Play”
• Tuners: 4 integral fine tuners
• Size: 15.5"

The Hidersine Venezia Viola 15.5 Outfit is a hand‑carved, ready‑to‑play viola that combines traditional luthiery with professional-grade fittings for advancing students and orchestral players. A solid spruce top and flamed, hand‑carved maple back, ribs and neck produce warm, focused resonance and natural projection, while seasoned maple bridges and a genuine ebony fingerboard deliver reliable response and durability. The rouge‑brown antique oil varnish gives a vintage look with subtle wear details, and the upgraded fully‑mounted Bulletwood bow with ebony frog enhances tone control and playability from the first rehearsal. Supplied as a complete outfit with a shaped padded case, Hidersine rosin and synthetic-core strings, it’s performance-ready out of the box.

• Instrument: Viola, size 15.5"
• Top: Hand‑carved solid spruce
• Back, ribs, neck & scroll: Hand‑carved figured solid maple (flamed)
• Finish: Antique rouge‑brown oil varnish with aged detailing
• Fingerboard, pegs, chinrest & tailpiece: Genuine ebony
• Bridge: Seasoned maple for improved resonance
• Bow: Upgraded fully‑mounted Bulletwood bow with ebony frog
• Case: Shaped padded/shockproof case with internal accessory compartments and outer music pocket
• Includes: Hidersine rosin; synthetic‑core strings; single gilt finetune tailpiece adjuster
• Manufacturer: Hidersine

Hidersine Espressione Viola 15.5" Outfit - Stradivari

Inspired by the masters.

"Inspired by celebrated designs and patterns from the most respected and skilled master luthiers throughout history, Hidersine Espressione instruments feature a unique varnish style and finish."

• Hand-carved Solid Spruce Table
• Hand-carved Solid Flamed Maple back and ribs
• Carved Maple neck
• Genuine Ebony fingerboard
• Genuine Ebony pegs
• Genuine Ebony chinrest
• Aubert Maple Bridge
• Genuine Ebony tailpiece with single E adjuster
• Thomastik-Infeld Dominant strings
• Styrofoam shaped case
• Bulletwood, Fully-mounted bow
• Hidersine Rosin block

Stradivari

Undoubtedly the most recognisable and famous name in the world of bowed instrument making, Antoni Stradivari and the Stradivari family of stringed instrument builders crafted some of the most exceptional instruments ever produced.

Famous for their striking deep red varnish finishes and impeccably proportioned designs with elongated F holes, Stradivarius instruments are the inspiration behind the Hidersine Espressione Stradivari viola. Hand-crafted by master luthiers, they offer a stunning representation of the original models both visually and tonally.

The Hidersine Espressione Stradivari viola remains affectionately close to the anatomy of the original instruments to produce a particularly natural and balanced tone that is highly resonant and perfect for orchestral players.

Finest Premium, high-grade select tonewoods

Using the finest, aged tonewoods and high quality fittings and accessories, the Espressione viola outfit represents both superior quality and remarkable value.

**Hidersine's 'Ready to Play' Promise**

Your new Hidersine instrument will have already been inspected and setup ‘ready to play’ in our UK service workshops. This means that you can buy with confidence, take your new instrument along to your lesson and be ready to go from the off.

This model is a 15.5" size, so will be suitable for most teenagers and adults, but we strongly recommend you speak to your local music store or your music teacher to ensure you, your child or your student are measured for the correct size.

Setup in the UK and ready to go:

Your Espressione viola is supplied as an outfit, which is to say it is complete with what you need to get started. The instrument is supplied in an shaped, styrofoam case with internal accessory compartments and an outer music pocket.

Most importantly, your Espressione outfit includes a Bulletwood bow, without which no sound is possible. Just tighten the hair, apply a little of the included Hidersine rosin, and the bow is ready to play… as you will be too.

A Premium, Fully-Mounted Bow with Ebony Frog:

The bow is naturally one of the most important parts of any bowed instrument setup, and the particular bow supplied with the Espressione Viola has been upgraded to a Fully-Mounted, high-quality Bulletwood model.
The term Fully-Mounted, refers to an upgraded and more intricate join between the frog and the stick. There is a smooth metal plate between the frog and the bow stick, allowing a smooth fit and protection for the wood as it slides back and forth as the bow is tightened and loosened. So, not only will the Espressione's included bow assist in producing a superb tone, it will perform its duties for a long time to come.

Looks and sounds more beautiful throughout its life:

Hidersine Espressione instruments feature a hand-carved solid spruce top or sound-table. This is important because your instrument's primary voice is formed by this sound-table, and therefore the top can resonate as a single, coherent structure and sound great as a result. Plus, as the wood ages and the solid tonewood top gradually relaxes at a cellular level into its natural rest state, it will resonate even more naturally, and the sound will improve further.
Hidersine Espressione Violas not only have solid tops, but they also have beautiful solid, flamed Maple ribs and backs too. These highly figured, solid tonewood sections further enhance the instrument's natural tone. The top produces the instrument's primary voice, and the back and sides add the character.
(The term Flamed refers to the figuring of the Maple grain, which looks like flames striking across the wood. Maple with a natural flame is highly prized, with the most intricate and stunning natural grain patterns demanding very high prices throughout the world of musical instruments.)

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Each instrument created by skilled hands:

The form of your Hidersine Espressione viola will be the result of genuine hand-carving techniques. Not only have the intricate curves of the top, back and ribs been carefully tooled, but the neck and the beautiful scroll (head) has been skilfully crafted.
Although most musical instruments have a fair amount of human input in their building process, unsurprisingly instruments created for the entry-level tend to have much higher levels of machine-made elements. While this makes the process efficient, it can take away from the individual soul of each instrument. Each mark from the luthier's carving tools are there for a specific reason. The amount of time taken to carve the arched tops and back of a violin is integral to their structure, lightness and strength - and the resulting tone. Luthiers have been passing their immense skill down the line for centuries, and in the case of Hidersine Espressione instruments, the skilled hand-carving techniques can be truly appreciated.

Ebony - Feels great, plays great:

Espressione violas all benefit from a genuine Ebony fingerboard. This prized hardwood has traditionally been used for fingerboards for hundreds of years due to its truly long-lasting properties. Unlike stained or ‘ebonized’ softwoods often used on student instruments, genuine Ebony will not mark, pit or wear out under lengthy playing periods. Rather it will remain structurally sound for a very long time, and will also feel smooth on the fingers, helping make the playing experience more pleasant all round.

Supplied with:

Styrofoam shaped case with internal accessory compartments, bow holders, shoulder straps, carry handle and external music pocket.
Bulletwood, Fully-mounted bow 
Hidersine Viola Rosin block