Gewa ALTO ALLEGRO-VA1 40,8 CM PREPARED FOR THE GAME PROFILED CASE CARBON BOW ALPHAYUE STRINGS
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The Allegro Range: GEWA's Commitment to Modern Violas
With the Allegro range, GEWA relies on a production unit dedicated to string quartet instruments, designed to combine manufacturing consistency and high precision. The process organization, reinforced by CNC machines, allows for clean and reproducible fittings while maintaining close attention to finishing. The choice of European woods contributes to the identity of the range, aiming for stability and sound quality consistency from one instrument to another.
For Which Musician and Uses?
Thanks to its careful design and reference components, this GEWA Allegro viola is particularly aimed at advanced beginners and intermediate musicians seeking a reliable instrument to progress, work on intonation, and develop a wide dynamic palette. It is also very suitable as a serious study instrument in music schools, conservatories (1st and 2nd cycles depending on expectations), chamber music, and orchestra. Its balance and projection make it relevant for the classical repertoire, as well as for more cross-disciplinary practices (film music, arrangements, ensembles) whenever an expressive acoustic viola is desired.
Sound
The solid European spruce top promotes free vibration and precise attack: it generally produces a clear, responsive sound capable of beautiful nuances, useful for bow control and phrasing structure. The solid European maple back and sides provide support, projection, and better clarity in the midrange, an essential area for the viola. The setup is completed by a coherent configuration for study and acoustic stage use: Aubert Original bridge for efficient vibration transmission, Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners for precise tuning adjustment, and Thomastik-Infeld AlphaYue strings offering a comfortable and consistent response. The hand-applied natural amber brown varnish enhances the artisanal character of the aesthetic, with slight variations possible from one instrument to another.
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Technical specifications
| Format | 4/4 |
| Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Top | Spruce |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Color | Brown |
| Size | 408 mm |
| Back and Sides | solid European maple |
| Varnish | natural amber brown, hand-applied (due to hand application, slight color variation possible) |
| Purfling | yes |
| Pegs | ebony |
| Bridge | Aubert Original |
| Tailpiece | Wittner with fine tuners |
| Strings | Thomastik-Infeld AlphaYue |
| Chinrest | ebony |
| Rosin | included |
| Bow | carbon |
| Case | shaped case with screw-on cover, backpack straps, and reflectors |
Questions frequently asked
Alto 40.8 cm: for which level?
This 4/4 size of 408 mm is especially suited for advanced beginners and intermediate musicians. Its equipment includes an Aubert Original bridge and an ebony fingerboard.
What sound does the spruce top of this viola offer?
The top made of solid European spruce promotes free vibration and precise attack. The back and ribs in solid European maple provide support and projection in the midrange. This setup supports the work of dynamics and phrasing.
Are the bow and case included?
The package includes a carbon bow, rosin, and a shaped case with a screwed cover, backpack straps, and reflectors.
Which strings and fine tuners are fitted originally?
The Wittner tailpiece is equipped with fine tuners for precise tuning adjustments. The four installed strings are Thomastik-Infeld AlphaYue.
Gewa Allegro Alto 40.8: what finish is offered?
A natural amber brown varnish is applied by hand. Slight variations in finish may therefore appear from one instrument to another.
