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 to perfection by our talented luthiers and is covered by our lifetime structural warranty.

We have a limited stock of these instruments. Every instrument has a different imperfection. Please find attached pictures for examples of these visual flaws.

Fiddlerman Concert Viola Outfit

An advanced level viola with a deep appealing sound, responsive playability and inspiring looks. Big, bold sounding, great “hand feel” and precisely-functioning components! Carefully selected aged flamed tonewoods with real ebony fittings and careful hand-varnishing brings out the natural beauty of the wood and the tone.

Viola Features

• Solid-carved slightly flamed spruce and maple tonewoods
• 100% ebony fingerboard, pegs & fittings
• Carbon tailpiece with 4 fine tuners
• Hand-carved French Despiau bridge
• European spruce soundpost from “Alpine Tone Wood”
• Spirit-based durable dark brown finish (no thick lacquer)
• Wood dried a minimum of 6 years
• Great for Suzuki and NAfME (National Association for Music Education) students
• Strings – whichever strings sound better on the specific viola (most commonly D’Addario Prelude)
• 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 and lower grade pernambuco)
• Durable Siberian horse hair for a smooth, full tone
• Nickel-mounted true ebony frog
• Genuine mother-of-pearl inlays

Included Accessories

Case: Sturdy light weight high-quality oblong violin case. Case includes straps, music pocket, storage compartments, four or two bow holders.
Bow: Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Viola Bow
Shoulder Rest: Fiddlerman Wood Viola Shoulder Rest (14 come with Fiddlerman Wood Violin Shoulder Rest)
Rosin: Fiddlerman Select Dark Rosin
Cloth: Fiddlershop Polishing Cloth
Tuner: Fiddlerman Digital Tuner AV10

The Fiddlershop Family

Why is Fiddlershop growing so fast and blowing away its competitors?
Fiddlerman himself tests and curates the instruments and works directly with the maker to produce only the best. With over 40 years as a professional violinist of orchestras around the world, he knows what he’s doing. Each Fiddlerman viola is set up in our workshop.

Fiddlerman Concert Viola Review