Gewa Georg Walther Viola 16'' RB

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Gewa Georg Walther Viola 16'' RB

Gewa

Georg Walther Viola 16'' RB

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Product Info

Article Number: 547544
Brand: Gewa
Model: Georg Walther Viola 16'' RB
Price: $1,923.90

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

The Gewa Georg Walther is a really solid, dependable concert viola. The tonewoods are thoughtfully chosen, producing a mature and balanced sound that’s great for both solo work and orchestral playing. This is an excellent choice for serious students and intermediate to advanced players looking for a quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Gewa Georg Walther Viola 16'' RB
  • Concert Viola
  • Size: 16" / 40.8 cm
  • Hand-selected
  • beautifully flamed European maple back
  • Selected spruce top with emphasis on tonal quality
  • Made from the finest
  • selected European tonewoods
  • Inlaid purfling
  • Fingerboard and tuning pegs: Ebony
  • Wittner fine-tuning tailpiece
  • Larsen strings
  • Lightly shaded
  • red-brown hand applied varnish made of natural resin varnish
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • European maple back delivers rich, warm tones with excellent projection.
  • • Selected spruce top offers clarity and responsiveness across the range.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and precise intonation.
  • • Wittner fine tuners allow for incredibly precise tuning adjustments.
CONS
  • • The red-brown varnish, while beautiful, can be prone to minor scuffs.
  • • 16” size might feel a bit large for younger or smaller players.
  • • Larsen strings, while good, might be a starting point for advanced players seeking a custom tone.

Product Video

Key Features

Size 16"
Top Wood Selected Spruce
Back & Sides European Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a bit warmer and more focused than some of the brighter-sounding models; the maple back really gives it a distinct character.
The hand-applied varnish is beautiful, but it's a softer resin varnish, so it’s best to avoid harsh chemicals and protect it from bumps.
The construction is very sound; Gewa has a good reputation for quality. You might find the setup needs slight adjustments depending on your playing style, which is typical for any new instrument.

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