Scherl & Roth SR52 Galliard Student Viola Outfit with Case and Bow - 14

The Scherl & Roth SR52 Galliard is a hand-crafted student viola outfit built to put genuine tonewoods and shop-quality setup within reach of beginning and developing players. Each instrument pairs a solid spruce top with maple back and sides, hand-inlaid purfling, and a warm hybrid lacquer and spirit varnish, producing the rich, mellow midrange and clear projection that make the viola such a rewarding orchestral and chamber instrument. As a respected name distributed through Eastman/Connolly Music, Scherl & Roth has equipped school string programs and private studios for generations, making the SR52 a dependable choice for students, parents, and educators.

What truly sets the Galliard apart from generic factory violas is its workshop setup. Every SR52 is hand-adjusted and play-ready: fitted with an ebony fingerboard and ebony pegs, a select French maple bridge, a composite tailpiece, and quality Prelude strings. This professional adjustment means lower action, accurate intonation, and an instrument that responds easily under the bow right out of the case, so beginners spend their time learning rather than fighting a poorly-set-up instrument. The result is a viola teachers trust for rentals, classroom programs, and serious home practice.

Offered as a complete outfit, the SR52 ships with everything a new violist needs to start playing: the set-up viola, a carbon fiber bow, rosin, and a protective oblong thermoplastic case. Available in a full range of body lengths from 14-inch through 16-inch, it grows with the student and suits players from upper elementary through adult. Backed by Scherl & Roth's reputation for consistent, durable student instruments, the Galliard SR52 delivers honest tone, reliable playability, and excellent value for the school-music and intermediate market.

Features

• Hand-crafted student viola with solid spruce top for warm, responsive tone
• Maple back and sides with hand-inlaid purfling and hybrid lacquer/spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard and ebony pegs for durability and smooth tuning
• Select French maple bridge and composite tailpiece for stable, accurate setup
• Hand-adjusted and shop set-up in the USA workshop, play-ready out of the case
• Strung with quality Prelude strings for clear intonation and easy response
• Complete outfit includes carbon fiber bow, rosin, and protective oblong case
• Available in 14, 15, 15.5, and 16-inch body lengths to fit growing players
• Trusted Scherl & Roth (Eastman/Connolly) brand for schools, studios, and rentals

Technical Specifications

• Instrument: Student viola (Galliard SR52 series)
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back & Sides: Maple
• Purfling: Hand-inlaid
• Varnish: Hybrid lacquer/spirit
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Pegs: Ebony
• Bridge: Select French maple
• Tailpiece: Composite
• Strings: Prelude
• Bow: Carbon fiber
• Case: Oblong thermoplastic
• Rosin: Included
• Setup: Hand-adjusted / shop set-up, play-ready
• Available sizes: 14, 15, 15.5, and 16 inch (separate variants)

What's Included

• Scherl & Roth SR52 Galliard student viola (shop set-up, with ebony fittings and Prelude strings)
• Carbon fiber bow
• Rosin
• Oblong thermoplastic protective case