Carbon viola Design Line size. 15 (small viola)

Compact Scale. Full Volume. Built in Germany.

The DesignLine Viola 15" resolves one of the oldest trade-offs in viola building: you no longer need a large instrument to achieve a large sound. Thanks to the material properties of carbon fiber, this compact instrument delivers a C-string of a depth and power usually found only in significantly larger violas – with a scale length that feels immediately familiar to violinists.

100 % CARBON FIBER MADE IN GERMANY 15" (APPROX. 38 CM) FULLY CONFIGURABLE 5-YEAR WARRANTY

Why 15 Inches?

The 15" scale is the right choice for violinists looking to transition to viola and wanting to feel at home immediately. For musicians with smaller hands who need to manage wide stretches and double stops without strain. And for players who want to relieve shoulder and back tension without sacrificing tonal projection.

Surface

The DesignLine is manufactured using a vacuum infusion process, then finished entirely by hand: sanded multiple times, lacquered, and polished to a high gloss. The result is the shimmering carbon weave with its signature three-dimensional depth – a modern, elegant stage presence.

Alternatively, the DesignLine is available with Orchestra Finish: a convincingly realistic wood appearance, customised to your preferences – tone, flaming, one-piece or two-piece back.

Sound

The response is – as is typical for carbon fiber – feather-light. The tone is there instantly, with no break-in period, no resistance. The 15" viola surprises with a volume that belies its compact size.

• C-String: Remarkable depth and carrying power – a register rarely this pronounced in wooden violas of this size.
• Response: Direct and immediate across all positions. Less bow pressure required than on comparable wooden instruments.
• Dynamics: From warm pianissimo to commanding fortissimo – the instrument follows effortlessly.

Components

Every DesignLine Viola 15" is built, set up, and shipped ready to play from our German workshop:

• Pegs: Wittner fine-tuning pegs – precise tuning with minimal effort, completely climate-stable.
• Fingerboard & Chinrest: CITES-free composite – temperature-resistant, hypoallergenic, durable.
• Tailpiece: Wittner with Kevlar tailgut.
• Ergonomics: Purpose-designed grooves in the lower bouts ensure a secure fit for any standard shoulder rest.

Configuration

• 5-String: The compact 15" scale is particularly well suited as a 5-string with an additional E-string – play violin repertoire on the viola.
• Orchestra Finish: Custom wood-effect varnish to your specifications.
• Bridge Upgrade: Optional Milo Stamm Royal or carbon bridge for additional tonal refinement.

Warranty

5-year unrestricted manufacturer's warranty on the body.

mezzo-forte instruments are developed and handcrafted entirely in Germany.