Note how beautiful it is. Notice how warm and friendly it looks. Note that it is not like most other violas you see which are available. This is the side view of the same viola. This is the best size of viola for most people.
Smaller violas tend to sound more like violins and larger violas tend to wear out the players.
In the back view you will notice that the maple wood is cut on the slab rather than on the quarter. This gives the viola a warmer look and sound. The ribs are cut the same way. This is traditional for this style of viola. This particular viola was made for John R. Waddle Violins Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota by Ben Ruth .