Gliga Gama Viola 16"

A beautiful 16" Viola from Gliga in Romania. The Gama is one of the violas that Gliga describe as "Professional".

Made from carefully selected, well seasoned Spruce and Maple from the Carpathian Forest with good quality Ebony fittings, this instrument is a delight to hold. The workmanship and finish is excellent and the semi-matt finish very neatly applied.
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We have set this viola up in our workshop and fit a set of Pirastro Tonica viola strings. The tailpiece has been replaced with a quality Wittner lightweight tailpiece with 4 integral adjusters, suitable for the student player.
This is a really nice instrument to play. The tonal quality is very well matched from string to string and it has plenty of power when you need it.
It's an instrument that will improve with playing, even the hour or so in our workshop markedly improved the tone and dynamic range.

This instrument comes with a good quality oblong case from Forenza, with a waterproof Black canvas covering detailed with cream piping. The inner is lined with a luxurious deep plush and includes 2 bow holders and numerous compartments to hold a Shoulder Rest and other accessories.
Externally there is a zipped pocket to hold music and straps so that the case can be carried on the back like a rucksack.
The Bow is a good quality Octagonal Brazilwood model with unbleached horse hair and an Ebony frog with a Paris Eye insert.

Amazing value for money, a quality European made viola from a well respected maker with good quality accessories and a Violin Company setup.

This viola is second-hand, but has had one very careful owner.  It is in excellent condition.  This instrument is priced to sell.