Gewa 4/4 O.M. MONNICH VIOLA SET EW 38,2 CM
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The GEWA Pure Range: A Serious Entry into the World of Solid Wood Violas
The GEWA Pure series was designed to offer reliable, consistent, and enjoyable instruments to play, with special attention to workshop preparation. This approach focuses on the essentials: solid wood craftsmanship, traditional finishing, and setup oriented towards comfort, providing a solid foundation for violists seeking an expressive instrument without unnecessary complexity.
For Which Violist and Styles?
With its 382 mm size, this viola is aimed at musicians who want a balanced instrument, capable of fitting equally well in orchestras, chamber music, or the broader classical repertoire. It is particularly suitable for progressive beginners to intermediate levels: responsive enough to work on intonation, bowing, and dynamics, while remaining accessible and reassuring for everyday use.
Sound Characteristics
The solid spruce top promotes a clear attack and good sensitivity to bow variations: useful for developing nuanced playing, from legato to détaché. The solid maple back and sides provide structure to the tone, with stable projection and beautiful definition, especially in the viola's typical mid-low register. Overall, the sound aims to be warm and balanced, suitable for ensemble work as well as more expressive solo playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This viola comes with a bow, rosin, and a lightweight case : providing you with the essentials to play, transport, and protect the instrument daily.
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 |
| Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Top | Spruce |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Color | Brown |
| Size | 382 mm |
| Varnish | dark reddish-brown |
| Purflings | yes |
| Back | solid maple |
| Sides | solid maple |
| Pegs | ebony |
| Tailpiece | with fine tuners |
| Chinrest | yes |
| Rosin | included |
| Bow | Massaranduba with ebony frog |
| Case | lightweight gray with screw-on cover, sheet music pocket, and shoulder strap |
Questions frequently asked
What skill level is this 382 mm 4/4 viola suitable for?
This model is suitable for advancing beginner to intermediate violists. Its 382 mm body size is designed for balanced playing, especially in orchestra and chamber music.
What woods are used in the GEWA Pure 382 mm viola?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the back and sides are made of solid maple. The fingerboard is ebony.
What sound does the solid spruce top provide?
Solid spruce promotes a clear attack and sensitivity to bow variations. The solid maple back and sides add definition to the mid to low register. The desired sound is warm and balanced.
Is the viola delivered with a bow and case?
A massaranduba bow, rosin, and a light grey case are included. The case features a screw-on cover, a sheet music pocket, and a shoulder strap.
Does the tailpiece have fine tuners?
The tailpiece is equipped with fine tuners, which facilitate precise tuning adjustments on all four strings.
