Overview
The GEWA L'Apprenti VA1 16.5-inch viola outfit is a large-format instrument designed for taller adult beginners and intermediate players who require a deep, powerful, and resonant tone. Expertly crafted from solid European spruce for the top and solid maple for the back and sides, this viola utilizes its larger body cavity to produce a rich, dark sound with commanding projection. The instrument is finished with a hand-applied natural resin varnish that highlights the wood grain and allows for optimal vibration. It comes professionally set up with Thomastik-Infeld Alphayue strings, which provide the warmth and pliability of gut strings with the tuning stability and durability of a synthetic core.
This outfit is built to support a musician's development, featuring a carbon fiber bow that offers superior balance, strength, and resistance to environmental fluctuations compared to traditional wood bows. The viola is equipped with high-quality ebony fittings, including the fingerboard and pegs, ensuring smooth operation and long-lasting performance. A Wittner tailpiece with four integrated fine tuners makes tuning precise and effortless. The instrument is housed in a lightweight shaped case with backpack straps and a music pocket, offering secure protection and easy mobility for lessons and rehearsals.
Features
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Large Format Resonance – 16.5-inch body size delivers a deeper, darker, and more powerful tone.
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European Tonewoods – Constructed with a solid spruce top and maple back for clear projection.
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Alphayue Strings – Setup with Thomastik-Infeld synthetic core strings for stable tuning and warm response.
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Carbon Fiber Bow – Includes a humidity-resistant carbon bow that maintains straightness and balance.
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Ebony Fittings – Features a durable ebony fingerboard and pegs for smooth playability.
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Wittner Tailpiece – Equipped with four integrated fine tuners for easy and accurate pitch adjustment.
Specifications
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Size: 16.5 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: US401.057.212.1
