Luthier Martin Sheridan has made violas from 15.5 inches in length to 16.5.  "I have been amazed at how much of a viola sound can come out of a viola as small as at 15 and a half inch. But my current favorite is the Stradivari design as used in the Tuscan-Medici and Archento violas."  At about 415mm in length it comes to just under 16.5 inches.  A very beautiful instrument to own and play!

Owners of Martin Sheridan violas include Marilyn Budrow, L. Washington, Stacy Sundermeier and

Misha Kaminisky. Daniel Dzib is the newest owner of the Stradivari model shown below.