The ZS Strings Workshop Series Tertis Model Viola is an exceptional choice for advancing players looking for a serious instrument at a very approachable price. Based on the distinctive Tertis-style concept, this viola produces an unusually large, deep, and resonant sound while remaining available in more manageable 15.5" and 16" body lengths.
The broader Tertis-inspired body gives the instrument a sense of tonal weight that is immediately noticeable. The lower register is rich and substantial, while the instrument maintains the resonance and projection needed for ensemble, orchestral, and solo playing. It has the kind of full, room-filling viola voice normally associated with considerably larger instruments.
Beautiful Traditional Materials
Each viola is fully carved from quality tonewoods and features:
Highly flamed two-piece maple back
Flamed maple ribs and sides
Carved spruce top
Tertis-model body design
Available in 15.5" and 16"
Composite hard case included
The strongly figured maple gives these instruments a particularly attractive appearance that feels much more at home on a higher-level workshop instrument than a typical student viola.
Professional ZS Strings Setup
Each Workshop Series Tertis viola is professionally inspected and adjusted by ZS Strings before sale.
The setup includes D'Addario Helicore viola strings paired with a Larsen A string, a combination that complements the instrument's naturally broad tonal character while providing a clear, responsive upper register.
Bridge, soundpost, string height, nut, and general playing condition are individually checked and refined for comfortable response and optimal tone.
A Serious Viola at an Exceptional Value
This is not intended as an entry-level rental instrument. The Workshop Series Tertis is aimed at the advancing student, dedicated amateur, orchestral player, or serious violist looking for considerably more tonal depth and character without moving into the price range normally associated with instruments of this quality.
Comparable workshop violas with this level of wood, setup, resonance, and tonal performance are often priced substantially higher in larger string shops.
For players who want a rich, powerful viola sound in a more manageable body size, the ZS Strings Workshop Series Tertis Model offers an unusually compelling combination of sound, playability, appearance, and value.
