Gewa Germania Viola Berlin A. 16"

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Gewa Germania Viola Berlin A. 16"

Gewa

Germania Viola Berlin A. 16"

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 512360
Brand: Gewa
Model: Germania Viola Berlin A. 16"
Price: $1,427.80

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The Gewa Germania Berlin A is a solid, dependable concert viola – a real workhorse. It offers a surprisingly mature sound for its price range, with a focused tone that cuts through an ensemble. This is a great choice for serious students or advancing amateur players looking for a reliable, high-quality instrument without the premium price tag of a fully bespoke viola.

Product Description

  • Gewa Germania Viola Berlin A. 16"
  • Concert Viola
  • Size: 16" / 40.8 cm
  • Selected European sycamore maple
  • On tonal quality based selected spruce top
  • Open-pored
  • spirit-based hand varnish
  • Very good response due to the thin varnish application
  • Ebony fingerboard and pegs
  • Larsen strings
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Excellent projection and clarity thanks to the selected spruce top
  • • Hand-applied spirit varnish allows for a responsive, vibrant tone
  • • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer stability and refined feel
  • • German craftsmanship ensures a high level of build quality and consistency
CONS
  • • The 16in size might feel large for players with smaller hands
  • • The Larsen strings, while good, may be a later upgrade for some players
  • • Spirit varnish, while beneficial for tone, requires careful maintenance to prevent cracking

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Key Features

Size 16in / 40.8 cm
Top Wood Selected European Spruce
Back & Sides Selected European Sycamore Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included No
Case Included No

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a very competitive combination of tone and construction quality, often exceeding instruments at a similar price point, but may lack the ultimate refinement of higher-end brands.
Spirit varnish is relatively delicate and requires careful handling and occasional cleaning to prevent cracking or checking – a quality luthier can advise on proper care.
This viola excels for intermediate to advanced players who need a dependable, focused instrument for regular performance or serious study.

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