Overview
The GEWA Walther 11 “Rom Antique” 16.5″ concert viola is meticulously handcrafted in GEWA’s Adorf, Germany workshop under the guidance of master luthier Marko Ackert. Featuring a beautifully flamed Bosnian sycamore back and ribs paired with a selected spruce top, this viola delivers professional-grade tone and playability. Its thin, spirit-based, open-pore hand-applied varnish ensures exceptional resonance and tonal depth. Fitted with an ebony fingerboard and pegs, the instrument can be delivered fully set up upon request, ready for performance.
Features:
- Master design & craftsmanship: Concept by Marko Ackert, fully “Made in Germany”
- Premium tonewoods: Selected spruce top and flamed Bosnian sycamore back & ribs for deep, rich tone
- Open-pore spirit varnish: Thin hand-applied layer enhances wood resonance and responsiveness
- High-quality hardware: Ebony fingerboard and pegs for durability and precise tuning
- Ready to play: Can be delivered fully set up with properly adjusted bridge, soundpost, and strings
Specifications:
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Model: Walther 11 “Rom Antique” Concert Viola (Item .US401.882.100)
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Size: 16.5″ (42.0 cm) — full-size professional viola
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Top wood: Selected, calibrated spruce
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Back & ribs: Flamed Bosnian sycamore maple
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Fingerboard & pegs: Ebony
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Varnish type: Open-pore, spirit-based hand varnish — thin layer for optimal resonance
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Origin: Handmade in GEWA Adorf workshop, Germany
Performance & Suitability:
This viola is crafted for advancing players and professionals who seek warm projection, expressive responsiveness, and rich tonal depth. Its carefully selected woods and thin varnish provide clarity and dynamic control, making it equally suited to orchestral, chamber, or solo repertoire.