Overview
The GEWA Walther 11 Concert Violin (.US400.512) is a masterfully crafted full-size (4/4) instrument designed by renowned luthier Marko Ackert and handmade at GEWA’s Adorf workshop in Germany. Built with a selected spruce top and beautifully flamed Bosnian sycamore maple back and sides, it is finished with an elegant Prag Antique open-pore, spirit-based varnish. The thin hand-applied varnish layer maximizes tonal clarity and responsiveness. Outfitted with an ebony fingerboard and tuning pegs, this violin is available fully set up upon request, making it an outstanding choice for serious students and advancing musicians seeking refined tone and playability.
Features:
- Concert-grade design by master luthier Marko Ackert
- Selected spruce top calibrated for rich and balanced sound
- Bosnian sycamore maple back, sides, and neck for resonance and strength
- Hand-applied open-pore spirit-based varnish for optimal responsiveness
- Elegant Prag Antique finish that highlights natural wood grain
- Durable ebony fingerboard and pegs for smooth tuning and longevity
- Crafted entirely in GEWA’s Adorf workshop, Germany
- Available fully set up upon request, ready for immediate performance
Specifications:
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Model Number: .US400.512 (Prag Antique finish)
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Size: 4/4 (Full Size)
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Top: Selected Spruce
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Back & Sides: Selected Bosnian Sycamore Maple
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Neck: Bosnian Sycamore Maple
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Fingerboard & Pegs: Ebony
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Finish: Prag Antique, open-pore spirit-based hand varnish
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Origin: Made in Germany, GEWA Adorf workshop
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Setup: Delivered calibrated and fully set up upon request
Performance & Playability:
This violin’s thin, hand-applied varnish allows for exceptional resonance and a lively, responsive tone, ideal for expressive playing and strong projection. The combination of carefully selected tonewoods provides a balanced, nuanced voice across all registers. Professionally set up and calibrated, it ensures smooth, comfortable playability straight out of the case, making it perfect for advanced study, chamber music, or solo performance.
