Gewa Germania 11 Berlin Ant. Violin
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Gewa
Germania 11 Berlin Ant. Violin
Product Info
Article Number:
355506
Brand:
Gewa
Model:
Germania 11 Berlin Ant. Violin
Category:
Acoustic Violins
Price:
$1,017.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Gewa Germania 11 Berlin Ant. is a solid, well-made violin offering a good balance of quality and affordability. It’s a fantastic choice for intermediate students and advancing players seeking a reliable instrument with a warm, responsive tone – the antique styling is a nice touch too. This is a real step up from student-grade instruments.
Product Description
- Gewa Germania 11 Berlin Ant. Violin
- Concert Violin
- Size: 4/4
- Selected spruce top
- worked on for tonal quality
- Sides and back made of selected European sycamore maple
- Ebony fittings
- Wittner fine tuning tailpiece
- Larsen Il Cannone stringing
- Antique-style
- spirit-based open-pored hand varnish
- Excellent response due to thin varnish application
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Excellent spruce top yields a surprisingly resonant and clear tone.
- • European sycamore maple back provides warmth and projection.
- • Ebony fittings offer durability and a refined aesthetic feel.
- • Thin, spirit-based varnish allows for excellent tonal response and flexibility.
CONS
- • Antique varnish can be fragile and requires careful handling.
- • While Larsen strings are good, an upgrade might unlock further tonal potential.
- • The 'Germania' line represents a mid-range offering; advanced players may desire higher-end features.
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Key Features
Size
4/4
Top Wood
Selected Spruce
Back & Sides
Selected European Sycamore Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bow Included
No
Case Included
No
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's slightly more focused than some, lacking a bit of the broader, sometimes muddy, tone you find in some other options, but offering better clarity.
The varnish is thinner than a modern finish, allowing the wood to vibrate more freely and contributing to the violin's responsiveness.
The construction is very good for the price point; it's sturdy enough for a student, but the varnish does demand a bit more care than a modern, thicker coating.
