The Karl Hofner "Alfred Stingl" AS-260-VA 15" Viola Outfit is part of the "Orchestra Series" and offers incredible craftsmanship at a student instrument price. It features a solid carved Manchurian spruce top, flamed Himalayan maple back and sides, ruby brown finish, ebony fittings, Hofner maple bridge, Hofner polished steel strings, octagonal brazilwood bow with ebony frog and a rectangular wooden case.