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Parents and teachers who want more out of their student’s instrument will be inspired by the Revelle REV65 Student Viola. This superb-sounding viola is made from European tonewoods, which produce a rich, full-bodied sound that’s pleasing to the ear and encouraging for students to play even more. The equipped set of Dominant strings also add to this instrument’s lush and powerful tone, and are highly responsive to your student’s bow movements. Our Sweetwater violists love how the REV65’s ebony pegs, Despiau bridge, and Wittner Ultra tailpiece all firmly hold your strings in place without slipping or going out of tune, which means more time playing and less time tuning. This outfit also includes everything needed to make music right away, including a Revelle Rook carbon composite bow and a cake of Magic Rosin. Finally, the outfit comes with an oblong molded plastic case, offering plenty of storage space and unparalleled protection for your young musician's investment.





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Hand carved from European tonewoods





Europe is the birthplace of the viola, and the forests there have long supplied the woods to make these instruments. The Revelle REV65 is expertly crafted by world-class luthiers from European spruce and maple. Spruce is used for the top, with a beautiful flamed maple for the maple, sides, and neck. These tonewoods offer a lush, full-bodied sound that’s a cut above many other student violas. The REV65 also flaunts a sprayed oil varnish, giving it a stunning look that brings out all the gorgeous details in the wood grain. Of course, the REV65 is immediately pleasing to listen to, making for another reason why it's a favorite among discerning string teachers and their students.





Revelle: a revolution in string instruments





The Revelle name stands for joy, discovery, awakening, and taking action. Endorsed by discriminating music teachers, and enjoyed by students nationwide, Revelle instruments meet the high standards of performance that every musician requires. From their unbreakable carbon fiber bows to supreme-sounding instruments hand carved from solid tonewoods, every product embodies the commitment to providing players of all skill levels the tools they need to put on a stunning musical performance. Revelle opens the doors for so many musicians, and Sweetwater invites you to play along with them!





Revelle REV65 Student Viola Features:


15-inch viola outfit with case, bow, and rosin


Hand carved from European tonewoods


Solid spruce top with flamed maple back and ribs produce a rich, full-bodied sound


Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest


Wittner Ultra tailpiece with integrated fine tuners


Sprayed oil varnish for long-lasting beauty


Thomastik-Infeld Dominant strings for superior tone and easy response


Revelle Rook carbon composite is nearly indestructible


Magic Rosin provides bow excellent grip on strings


Oblong molded plastic case for superior protection