Gewa ALTO ALLEGRO-VA1 40,8 CM PREPARED FOR PLAYING VIOLIN CASE MASSARANDUBA BOW ALPHAYUE STRINGS
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Essential Information About the Gewa Allegro 408 mm Acoustic Viola
Essential Information About the Gewa Allegro 408 mm Acoustic Viola
- GEWA Manufacturing : modern production with precision processes for exemplary consistency and meticulous finishing.
- Solid European Woods : solid spruce top and solid maple back/sides for a rich and balanced response.
- Premium Fittings : Aubert Original bridge and Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners for reliable adjustment.
- Complete Package : delivered with bow, rosin, and a practical rectangular case for transport.
Manufacturer Information
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The Allegro Range: Industrial Precision Serving Tradition
With the Allegro range, GEWA leverages a dedicated production unit for string quartet instruments, designed to combine luthier tradition with modern manufacturing demands. The machining and finishing benefit from a high-precision production organization, with rigorous quality control at every stage. The choice of European woods fully contributes to the instrument's sonic identity, aiming for consistent and musical quality, instrument after instrument.
Who It's For and Why: An Ideal Viola for Steady Progress
This 408 mm acoustic viola is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate violists seeking a serious, stable, and pleasant instrument for daily use, whether in music school, conservatory, or personal practice. Its overall balance makes it suitable for the classical repertoire (studies, chamber music, orchestra), while remaining very comfortable with more contemporary styles when a woody, warm, and defined sound is desired.
Sound Characteristics
The solid European spruce top provides clarity, projection, and good bow responsiveness, essential for clean articulation and establishing intonation. The solid European maple back and sides complete the picture with good sustain, depth, and a homogeneous response across all registers, appreciated for dynamics and timbre work. The hand-applied natural amber brown varnish enhances the instrument's visual character and contributes to a "living" instrument feel, with possible color variations making each piece slightly unique.
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Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Brown |
| Top | Spruce | ||
| Size | 408 mm | Bridge | Aubert Original |
| Varnish | natural amber brown, hand-applied (slight color variation possible) | Tailpiece | Wittner with fine tuners |
| Purfling | yes | Chinrest | ebony |
| Back | solid European maple | Strings | Thomastik-Infeld AlphaYue |
| Sides | solid European maple | Included | rosin |
| Pegs | ebony | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Gewa Allegro 40.8 viola suitable for a conservatory student?
This model is designed for beginner to intermediate violists. Its 4/4 size with a 408 mm body length is suitable for study work, orchestra playing, and chamber music.
What woods are used for the top and back?
The top is made of solid European spruce, while the back and ribs are made of solid European maple. This craftsmanship provides a clear response and a homogeneous sound depth.
Which bow is supplied with this viola?
The product description indicates delivery with a massaranduba wood bow. A rosin is also included.
What strings and tailpiece are installed on the viola?
The instrument comes equipped with Thomastik-Infeld AlphaYue strings. The Wittner tailpiece includes fine tuners for tuning adjustment. The mounted bridge is an Aubert Original.
What is the finish of the Gewa Allegro viola?
A natural amber brown varnish is applied by hand. The fingerboard is ebony, and purflings are present.
