Gewa Pure Violaset HW 40,8cm

I needed a viola for folk music. When I ordered it I was a little afraid that it will not meet my expectations. I have to say, I'm impressed.

I have tried many instruments in this price range and by far this has the best sound and setup. It has a mellow, nice sound which I didn't expect. With a little setup and restringing the viola it has even louder and mellower tone which I find quite impressive. I would even say its tone is similar to many really expensive violas I have tried (1000¤ price range).

Although the sound and playability is superb, the instrument has its flaws. The finish has some flaws but I like the colour of it. It's like the inner part of Fender's sunburst coloured guitars.

The wood's quality is decent but I believe the fretboard is not made of ebony which is not a big deal at this price.

Tuning is not stable right out of box. The fine tuners are stiff and will be changed. With a little more money these are fixable problems.

The viola is a beast at this price. I would recommend the instrument for everyone.

J'ai reçu cet alto avec une table fendue. Le SAV de Thomann a été impeccable. Le second est arrivé en parfait état. C'est un bon alto pour débuter avec un petit budget. La sonorité des cordes graves est assez boisée et agréable. Je mets un bémol sur la corde de la, qui est très criarde et métallique. Un changement de cordes pour une qualité supérieure peut sans doute améliorer les choses. L'archet est correct mais montre ses limites rapidement quand on progresse. L'instrument est bien fini et a une belle projection, malgré une touche en bois teinté et non en ébène mais le prix est tout à fait justifié. L'étui fait son office.