What does B-stock mean?

Every now and then we receive an instrument from our workshop with a visual imperfection. The instrument might have a small nick, scratch or a discoloration in the varnish. These visual issues do not affect the performance or playability of the instrument. However, we would never put these instruments into our regular inventory.

Just like every other Fiddlerman instrument we sell, this instrument is set up by our talented luthiers and is covered by our warranties.

We have a limited stock of these instruments. Every instrument has a different imperfection.

Fiddlerman Artist Viola Features

• Solid hand-carved, figured spruce and maple tonewoods
• 100% ebony fingerboard, pegs & fittings
• Hand-carved French Despiau bridge
• Hand-rubbed, oil/spirit-based finish (no thick lacquer)
• European spruce soundpost from “Alpine Tone Wood”
• Antiqued wood – dried a minimum of 7 years
• Strings – whichever strings sound better on the specific viola (most commonly Thomastik Dominant)
• Exceeds all Suzuki and MENC (Music Educators National Conference) standards
• Precisely measured string height for easy and comfortable playability
• The viola will arrive ready to play out of the box!

Every Fiddlerman instrument undergoes our famous 10-point inspection!
Lifetime Structural Warranty and Free Lifetime Adjustments.

Fiddlerman Viola Bow Features

• Strong, responsive, high-grade carbon fiber (far superior to Brazilwood)
• Durable Siberian horse hair for a smooth, full tone
• Nickel-mounted true ebony frog
• Genuine mother-of-pearl inlays

Included Accessories

Case: Fiddlerman Oblong Viola Case FC30
Bow: Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Shoulder Rest: Fiddlerman Wood Shoulder Rest
Rosin: Holstein Premium Rosin
Cloth: Fiddlershop Polishing Cloth
Tuner: Fiddlerman Digital Tuner AV10

The Fiddlershop Family

Why is Fiddlershop growing so fast and revolutionizing the string instrument industry? We believe that music and instruments should be accessible to everyone at a price they can afford. Our founder Pierre Holstein (a.k.a. “Fiddlerman”) works directly with makers in many different countries to produce only the best for our customers. With over 40 years as a professional violinist in orchestras around the world, he brings unmatched expertise in music and business to everything we do.

Every Fiddlerman viola is set up and tested in our workshop to make sure it passes our rigorous 10-point inspection. Our incredibly talented team is here to help answer any questions you have, and make sure your instrument arrives safely.