Gewa Georg Walther Viola 15,5'' RB

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Gewa Georg Walther Viola 15,5'' RB

Gewa

Georg Walther Viola 15,5'' RB

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 547541
Brand: Gewa
Model: Georg Walther Viola 15,5'' RB
Price: $1,923.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The Gewa Georg Walther is a solid, reliable concert viola, well-suited for intermediate to advanced players. It delivers a mature, focused tone with good projection, and the craftsmanship is evident in the details. This is a great choice for students and semi-pros looking for a step up from student-grade instruments without entering the truly premium-priced range.

Product Description

  • Gewa Georg Walther Viola 15
  • 5'' RB
  • Concert Viola
  • Size: 15.5'' / 39.5 cm
  • Hand-selected
  • well flamed back made of European maple
  • Calibrated to best possible sound
  • selected spruce top
  • Fine
  • exquisite European tonewoods
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Ebony fingerboard and pegs
  • Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners
  • Thomastik Dominant strings
  • Red-brown natural resin varnish
  • lightly shaded
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • The European maple back exhibits striking flame, enhancing both aesthetics and tonal projection.
  • • Calibrated sound offers a remarkably balanced response across the entire range, very playable.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, consistent playing surface for precise intonation.
  • • Wittner tailpiece with fine tuners allows for easy and accurate pitch adjustments.
CONS
  • • The red-brown varnish, while attractive, can be a bit thick and potentially dampen higher frequencies.
  • • Being a German-made instrument, it might require a setup to truly optimize for individual player preferences.
  • • The 15.5” size, while common, might feel slightly large for younger or smaller-handed players.

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Key Features

Size 15.5" / 39.5 cm
Top Wood Selected Spruce
Back & Sides European Maple (well-flamed)
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a bit more focused and less overtly 'romantic' than some other German instruments – a good balance if you want clarity alongside warmth.
Natural resin varnishes are generally more delicate than modern synthetic finishes, so careful handling and occasional polishing are recommended.
The selected spruce provides a bright, responsive quality, lending itself well to both solo performance and ensemble playing.

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