Gewa Allegro VC1 Cello Set 1/16 CB
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Gewa
Allegro VC1 Cello Set 1/16 CB
Product Info
Article Number:
548169
Brand:
Gewa
Model:
Allegro VC1 Cello Set 1/16 CB
Category:
1/4, 1/8, 1/10 and 1/16 Cellos
Price:
$1,097.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gewa Allegro VC1 1/16 is a well-considered starter cello for very young or smaller players. The solid wood construction and decent fittings offer a surprisingly good sound for the price point, making it a solid foundation for a budding cellist’s journey.
Product Description
- Gewa Allegro VC1 Cello Set 1/16 CB
- Cello Set
- Size: 1/16
- Solid cello made of European tonewoods
- Solid European spruce top
- Solid European maple back and sides
- Ebony fretboard
- Ebony pegs
- Inlaid purfling
- Aubert bridge
- Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners
- Height adjustable endpin
- Stringing: Larsen Aurora
- Hand-applied varnish
- Brown-amber natural resin varnish
- Incl. a carbon bow and a cello bag with backpack straps
PROS
- • Solid European spruce top provides a surprisingly resonant and clear tone.
- • Ebony fretboard and pegs offer improved playability and tuning stability.
- • Hand-applied natural resin varnish enhances the cello's aesthetic appeal and acoustic properties.
- • The included carbon fiber bow is a significant upgrade for a beginner cello set.
CONS
- • The carbon fiber bow, while decent, won't match the response of a higher-end pernambuco bow.
- • 1/16 size is very small; rapid growth will necessitate an upgrade soon.
- • The included case, while functional, is fairly basic and lacks premium protection.
Product Video
Key Features
Size
1/16
Top Wood
Solid European Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid European Maple
Bow Included
Carbon Fiber
Case Included
Cello Bag with Backpack Straps
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Frequently Asked Questions
The natural resin varnish is reasonably durable, but careful handling is still recommended to avoid scratches and damage.
The solid spruce top provides a much richer and more complex tone compared to laminate tops; it will resonate more fully and have a clearer projection.
Given the 1/16 size, it’s primarily for very young players; growth spurts will likely require a larger size within a few years.
