Karl Hofner No. 710, circa 1980 15.5 inches (Body Length: 396mm) Viola This is a viola from Karl Hofner, a long-established German manufacturer. It uses well-dried European wood, employing a solid-wood carving method where spruce and maple are carved from thick boards, and traditional purfling is used, where the purfling is embedded in grooves. Based on the serial number, this is a standard-class viola made around 1980, and the KH number would be around KH3/5 to 3/6. The back plate has a beautiful tiger-stripe pattern, and the varnish has an antique finish with gradations, making it a fine piece. Instruments from Karl Hofner made before 2000, when the factory was still in Germany, are particularly popular. At 15.5 inches, it's an easy-to-handle size even for smaller players, yet it has the rich sound characteristic of a viola. This is a viola set that would cost around 200,000 to 300,000 yen in total. We offer a genuine European-made viola at a bargain price. Since violas are not often available even in the used market due to their limited distribution, don't miss this opportunity. It's also recommended for beginners or for upgrading from entry-level instruments. Set Contents: ・Viola body ・Bow: Workshop-made Pernambuco wood (new) ・Strings: Nylon strings (new) ・Tailpiece: Built-in all-string adjuster type (new) ・Rosin (new) ・Original cloth (new) ・Shoulder rest (new) ・Case: Jakob Winter (with string tube, blanket, and shoulder strap) Everything you need is included, so you can start right away. Fully adjusted (bridge adjustment, peg adjustment, sound post adjustment, polishing, cleaning, overall adjustment). There are some scratches and dirt, but it is in generally clean condition. Minor cracks have been repaired. Overall, weather checking is visible. The exterior of the case has some dirt. It has been adjusted and maintained, so you can use it immediately after tuning.