Gewa 1/2 O.M. MONNICH VIOLA SET HW 33,0 CM
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Essential Information About the GEWA Pure 330 mm Acoustic Viola
Essential Information About the GEWA Pure 330 mm Acoustic Viola
- Ready-to-play instrument : prepared in the GEWA workshop in Germany for immediate use.
- Solid woods : solid spruce top, solid maple back and ribs for a rich tone and good projection.
- Complete equipment : delivered with bow, rosin, and a lightweight case with shoulder strap and sheet music pocket.
- Careful finish : dark reddish-brown varnish and purflings for a traditional look and better edge protection.
Manufacturer Information
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The GEWA Pure Range: Workshop Spirit Serving the Musician
The GEWA Pure violas are designed to offer a serious playing experience from the very first notes. Each instrument is setup for playing in the GEWA workshop in Germany, a key step aimed at ensuring consistent adjustment and comfort suited for both learning and progression. This "ready-to-play" approach positions the Pure viola as a reliable choice within a range designed to combine traditional craftsmanship and demanding quality control.
Who is it for? An Ideal Viola for Beginners and Advancing Players
With its 330 mm size, this viola is intended for musicians seeking a manageable instrument, suitable for various body types. It is particularly well suited for conservatory students, beginner to intermediate musicians, and anyone looking for a serious acoustic viola to work on intonation, bowing, and nuance. Its versatility makes it comfortable in classical music, chamber music, and pedagogical repertoires, while remaining enjoyable for exploring more modern styles acoustically.
Sound
The combination of a solid spruce top and solid maple back and ribs is a classic in lutherie: spruce promotes a lively response, good clarity, and beautiful dynamics, while maple provides structure, brightness, and definition in the viola's characteristic mid-low register. The dark reddish-brown varnish completes the ensemble with a traditional aesthetic and a "luthier instrument" feel, appreciated daily for working on sound and projection.
Technical specifications
| Format | 1/2 | Fingerboard | Hardwood |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Brown |
| Top | Spruce | ||
| Size | 330 mm | Tailpiece | with fine tuners |
| Back and ribs | solid maple | Chin rest | yes |
| Varnish | dark reddish brown | Rosin | included |
| Purfling | yes | Bow | included, Massaranduba, ebony frog |
| Key | hardwood | Case | included, Black, lightweight, with screwed-on cover, sheet music pocket and shoulder strap |
| Pegs | hardwood | ||
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Nice viola of very good quality, it sounds good, it arrived on time very well packaged.
Good value for money. My daughter is thrilled with it. I recommend this productAutomatically translated
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A bit big but perfect for my son
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Defect in the equipment ordered and no consideration of the merchant site... No after-sales service...
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Gewa Pure HW Alto 1/2 (33") suitable for a conservatory student?
This 1/2 size model measuring 330 mm is suitable for conservatory students as well as beginner to intermediate musicians. Its setup for play at the GEWA workshop in Germany ensures consistent adjustment right from the start.
What is the size of this 1/2 alto?
The body measures 330 mm, corresponding to the 1/2 size designated for this model.
What woods make up the body of the viola?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the back and ribs are made of solid maple. This combination promotes a clear response and definition in the mid-low register. The dark reddish brown varnish provides a traditional-inspired finish.
Are the fingerboard and pegs made of wood?
The fingerboard is made of hardwood and the pegs are made of hardwood as well. The instrument also features purflings and a chinrest.
Is it possible to play classical music with this 330 mm viola?
With its 4 strings and acoustic construction of solid spruce and maple, this instrument is intended for working on classical repertoire, chamber music, and pedagogical methods.
