The quality of the Galiano 4 Series allows the player increased flexibility in clearly executing technical passages. Additionally, with hand-carved instruments, players may find it easier to apply nuanced details and color to expressive passages.
Each 4 series Galiano begins with premium tonewoods. Next, each aspect of it’s making – carving, fitting together all of the pieces, gluing, purfling inlay, and finishing is carefully supervised by the master luthiers in the EASTMAN STRINGS workshop. An instrument’s varnish has great influence on its performance and sound. Centuries old recipes and technique are used to apply multiple layer varnish. The special varnish process used on the 4 Series comes from the early 20th century Markneukirchen German workshops. This results in an instrument of unmatched appearance and sound.
The Galiano 4Series
| Specifications | Fittings | Set-up | Bow | Sizes | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium spruce top with highly flamed maple back, ribs and scroll | All fittings are top of the line | Professional set-up with a French Despiau bridge | All Instruments come with a nickel-mounted Pernanbuco bow (model 80) | Violin - 4/4 size only | Violin (CA1504) and Viola (CA1812) - Quality oblong cordura covered wood case that includes two bow holders, accessory pocket, and blanket |
| Beautiful hand-applied multi-layer translucent spirit varnish in the early 20th century Markneukirchen German style | Violin and viola pegs and tailpieces are of African ebony | Violin - Dominant strings | Viola - 16.5" - 15" | Cello (CACL18P) - Fiberglass case with wheels | |
| Violin available in Stradavari pattern | Cello pegs are made of choice ebony with a Wittner cast composite tailpiece including 4 fine tuners. | Viola - Dominant strings | Cello - 4/4 size only | ||
| Viola available in Stradivari pattern | Cello - Larsen (A and D), Spirocore (C and G) strings | ||||
| Cellos available in Stradivari and Montagnana patterns |
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