The Galiano 8Series

The Galiano Series 8 represents an exceptional level of handcrafted mastery. These instruments are handcrafted in Germany using a time-honored workshop-method tradition. These superior instruments are made of aged wood to achieve an attractive warmer sound. Our German luthiers use highly flamed maple paired with straight grained spruce and deep colored varnish in order to create an exciting, old-world appearance. The sound projects as rounder than other newer instruments due to the older wood, almost as if they have been broken in by years of advanced performing.

Specifications Fittings Set-up Bow Sizes Case
Made in Germany of select aged European tonewoods 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 four bow holders, accessory pocket, and blanket
Tonal adjustments made and antique-style varnish hand-applied at the Eastman Strings workshop Violin and viola pegs and tailpieces are of African ebony Violin - Dominant strings Viola - 16.5" - 15" Cello (CACL28) - Fiberglass Z-Tek case with wheels
Violin available in Guarneri pattern Cello pegs are made of choice ebony with a Wittner cast composite tailpiece including 4 fine tuners. Viola - D'Addario Helicore 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, Guarneri, and Montagnana patterns