Gewa Allegro VA1 Viola Set 14" OC

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Gewa Allegro VA1 Viola Set 14" OC

Gewa

Allegro VA1 Viola Set 14" OC

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547298
Brand: Gewa
Model: Allegro VA1 Viola Set 14" OC
Price: $515.90

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The Gewa Allegro VA1 is a solid choice for beginner to intermediate players. It's a well-equipped set with quality materials like solid spruce and maple, offering a surprisingly mature sound for its class. This viola provides a great starting point for serious students or anyone looking for an affordable, complete package.

Product Description

  • Gewa Allegro VA1 Viola Set 14" OC
  • Viola Set 14" / 35.5 cm
  • With viola case and carbon bow
  • Solid European spruce top
  • Back and sides made of solid European maple
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Ebony fittings
  • Original Aubert bridge
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners
  • Thomastik-Infeld AlphaYue strings
  • Ebony chinrest
  • Rosin
  • Brown-amber colour natural resin varnish
  • Hand applied varnish
  • Carbon bow with natural hair
  • Incl. viola case
  • backpack straps and reflectors
PROS
  • • Solid European spruce top yields a surprisingly warm, responsive tone.
  • • Ebony fittings offer excellent durability and a smooth playing experience.
  • • The included carbon bow provides consistent response and avoids common student bow issues.
  • • The case with backpack straps makes transport significantly easier for students.
CONS
  • • The natural resin varnish can be a bit thick and may require adjustment by a luthier.
  • • The Aubert bridge, while decent, is a budget component and may limit higher-end tonal potential.
  • • Carbon fiber bow hair, while practical, lacks the nuanced feel of traditional horsehair.

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Key Features

Size 14"
Top Wood Solid European Spruce
Back & Sides Solid European Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Yes, Carbon Bow with Natural Horsehair
Case Included Yes, Viola Case with Backpack Straps and Reflectors

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably warmer and more resonant than many laminate-top instruments, thanks to the solid spruce, but it won't match a higher-end, hand-crafted viola.
The case is functional and offers decent protection, but it's best suited for occasional transport rather than frequent, rigorous travel.
Absolutely, the bridge is a standard size and can be swapped out for a more refined Aubert or Evahaus bridge to improve tonal projection.

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