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2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
Always wanted to learn the viola? The student viola by Gear4music is a fantastic instrument that offers excellent value for money. Boasting an incredible build quality alongside a brilliant finish, the Gear4music viola offers everything an eager beginner needs.
We understand how important the woods are in student instruments. This is why we've chosen Canadian Maple and Spruce for the body of the viola. No cheap alternatives. And definitely no laminated woods. The complex organic nature of these Canadian woods offer a tone which is brimming with nuance and character.
Perfect for adults, the 16-inch viola is a fantastic entry into the musical world. To make sure you can start practising straight away, the Gear4music viola comes as an outfit. The included case features backpack straps and a dedicated music pocket, while the Beechwood bow and rosin ensure you can start playing straight away.
Product Ref: 7019
Please note: Gear4music orchestral stringed instruments are packed for transport and therefore require a small amount of setting up. Please follow our simple instructions on how to set up your new instrument.
Purposefully designed for students by our in-house experts, the Gear4music student viola offers a fantastic starting point for beginners. By using the historic combination of Maple and Spruce, the student viola produces a light and sweet tone. Not just any Maple and Spruce though. The student viola only uses solid Canadian Spruce and Maple to ensure it's of high quality. Once the student viola has been hand-carved, purfling is delicately inserted to the edge of the instrument. Not only does this prevent the wood from cracking, but it also adds a more premium aesthetic to the viola.
Understanding the basics of tuning is vital for string players. This is why we've included a tailpiece with four integral fine tuners. Perfect for learning how to tune with those around you, this lightweight alloy tailpiece offers a quick and easy way to fine-tune your viola.
The steel strings included with the Gear4music viola are fantastic for learning on. Thanks to their steel construction, these strings are completely insensitive to variations in temperature and humidity. Once strung across the Maple bridge, these strings produce a beautiful singing tone.
To ensure that you're comfortable while playing, the student viola also comes with a Guarneri style chin rest. Inspired by one of the great Italian instrument makers, this chin rest is ergonomically designed to fit the contours of your chin. Once combined with the matching pegs and Ebonised fingerboard, you will soon realise how great the Gear4music student viola is.
To make sure you can start playing straight away, we include everything you need to get started. To keep the viola safe, it comes with a sturdy case that offers strong protection. Perfect for commuting to concerts and rehearsals, the case has a robust handle as well as adjustable backpack straps so you can always travel in comfort. There is even a large zipped pocket with a stylish Gear4music logo which is perfect for all of your sheet music.
On the inside of the case you will notice that the viola fits perfectly. This is to ensure the instrument doesn't move during transportation to maximise its safety. For an extra touch of protection, the inside is lined with a soft-touch material to protect the finish of your viola. At one end of the case you will find another accessory pocket which is ideal for storing pencils, spare strings, and the included rosin. On the top shell of the case you will find two bow holders - ideal for the included Beechwood bow.
Music is for everyone, so we’re making it easier for you to start playing. Backed by our years of professional experience, the Gear4music range gives you access to a vast collection of instruments, audio gear and accessories. Produced ethically and responsibly, they're suitable for every musical interest while meeting the expectations of a caring world. There’s never been a better time to start making music.
