The Albert Nevel VA601 Series+ Viola maintains the traditional sound and style of an acoustic instrument. It captures the warm and resonant qualities of the tonewoods while having the ability to be plugged in. An integrated pickup system is embedded in the top of the instrument, and a discrete 3.5mm jack is used as the end button (for violins and violas and near the endpin for cellos) making it almost unnoticeable.