Overview
The GEWA L'Apprenti VA1 15-inch viola outfit is a superior choice for advancing students and intermediate players seeking a rich, resonant tone and reliable craftsmanship. Built with a solid European spruce top and solid maple back and sides, this instrument produces a warm, projecting sound that far exceeds standard student models. The viola is finished with a hand-applied natural resin varnish, providing a beautiful, traditional aesthetic while allowing the tonewoods to vibrate freely. It comes professionally set up with Thomastik-Infeld Alphayue strings, offering the perfect blend of tuning stability, soft playability, and a focused, sophisticated tonal character.
Designed for durability and ease of use, this outfit features a high-quality carbon fiber bow, which offers excellent balance and resilience against humidity and temperature changes. The instrument is equipped with genuine ebony fittings, ensuring smooth tuning and long-term wear resistance. A Wittner tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners makes precise pitch adjustments simple for players of all levels. The outfit is completed with a lightweight shaped case featuring backpack straps and a music pocket, ensuring the instrument is well-protected during transport to lessons and performances.
Features
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Solid European Tonewoods – Constructed with a solid spruce top and maple back for a clear, resonant, and developing sound.
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Alphayue String Setup – Fitted with Thomastik-Infeld synthetic core strings for immediate response and tuning stability.
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Carbon Fiber Bow – Includes a humidity-resistant carbon bow that maintains straightness and excellent balance.
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Ebony Fittings – Features a durable ebony fingerboard and pegs for smooth operation and longevity.
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Wittner Tailpiece – Equipped with four integrated fine tuners to facilitate easy and accurate tuning.
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Travel-Ready Case – Comes with a lightweight shaped case including backpack straps for convenient portability.
Specifications
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Size: 15 inches
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Top Material: Solid European Spruce
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Back & Sides: Solid European Maple
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Fingerboard: Ebony
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Strings: Thomastik-Infeld Alphayue
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Tailpiece: Wittner with 4 Fine Tuners
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Bow Material: Carbon Fiber
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Case Type: Shaped Lightweight Case
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Finish: Natural Resin Varnish
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SKU: US401.054.212.1
