Gewa 4/4 O.M. MONNICH VIOLA SET HW 40,8 CM
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The Gewa Pure Range: Workshop Preparation for Immediate Playability
The Gewa Pure series focuses on the essentials: carefully selected woods, a classic aesthetic, and play-ready setup in the GEWA workshop in Germany. This fine-tuning step aims to provide a consistent and enjoyable viola with immediate playability, while maintaining an excellent balance between manufacturing quality and accessibility for the musician.
For Which Musician and Styles?
With its 408 mm size and solid wood construction, this viola is especially suited for serious students, intermediate players, and anyone seeking an expressive acoustic instrument to progress with. It is suitable for both the classical repertoire (orchestra, chamber music) and more modern approaches (arrangements, film music), thanks to a good dynamic range and clear bow articulation.
Sound Characteristics
The solid spruce top generally provides clarity and responsiveness: the instrument reacts quickly to bow changes and allows easy shaping of the attack. The solid maple back and ribs contribute to stability, definition, and projection, with a typical timbral signature of the string quartet family. Overall, it favors a balanced sound capable of supporting a warm viola line without losing precision. The dark reddish-brown varnish enhances traditional elegance and highlights the wood grain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 |
| Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Top | Spruce |
| Fingerboard | Hardwood |
| Color | Brown |
| Size | 408 mm |
| Varnish | dark reddish-brown |
| Purfling | yes |
| Back | solid maple |
| Ribs | solid maple |
| Pegs | hardwood |
| Tailpiece | with fine tuners |
| Chinrest | yes |
| Rosin | included |
| Bow | Massaranduba with ebony frog |
| Case | lightweight black case with screw-on cover, music pocket, and shoulder strap |
Questions frequently asked
For what level is the Gewa Pure Hw Alto 40,8 viola suitable?
This model is aimed at serious students and intermediate players. Its setup in the GEWA workshop in Germany ensures immediate playability. It is intended for classical repertoire work, orchestral playing, and chamber music.
What is the size of this Gewa viola?
The body measures 408 mm, corresponding to the 4/4 size indicated for this viola.
What woods compose the Gewa Pure viola?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the back and sides are made of solid maple. The fingerboard and pegs are made of hardwood.
Are the bow and case included?
A massaranduba bow with ebony frog is provided. The set also includes a lightweight black case with a sheet music pocket and shoulder strap, as well as rosin.
Does the viola's tailpiece have fine tuners?
The tailpiece is equipped with fine tuners. A chinrest is also mounted, and purfling is present on the instrument.



