Gliga I 3/4 Violin Outfit - Handcrafted European Quality

The Gliga I is a premier choice for the advancing student, offering a significant step up in tonal complexity and aesthetic beauty. This 3/4 size violin is handcrafted in Romania using superior tonewoods, featuring a solid spruce top and a solid maple back, neck, and sides with medium to high flame. Finished with a hand-applied oil antique varnish, the Gliga I follows the classic Stradivari pattern, producing a warm, resonant, and balanced sound that inspires serious study.

Angkor Music Workshop Setup

At Angkor Music, we believe a violin is only as good as its setup. This Gliga I has been expertly set up in our workshop and is ready to play the moment it arrives. Our professional setup includes a premium French Aubert bridge, meticulously fitted ebony pegs, and a Wittner tailpiece with built-in fine tuners for effortless tuning. We have also upgraded this instrument with Pirastro Violino strings, which provide a smooth, round, and warm tone that perfectly complements the Gliga’s European tonewoods.

Superior Tonewoods & Craftsmanship

Every Gliga I is built to exacting standards to ensure longevity and tonal growth as the wood ages.

  • Hand-Carved Solid Tonewoods: Solid Spruce top and flamed Maple back/sides provide a rich acoustic foundation.
  • Traditional Inlaid Purfling: Expertly inlaid to protect the plates and enhance the instrument's visual character.
  • Ebony Fittings: High-quality Ebony fingerboard, chinrest, and Swiss-style pegs for professional durability and feel.
  • Antique Oil Varnish: A soft, hand-applied finish that allows the wood to vibrate freely while providing a beautiful, aged aesthetic.

Complete Professional Outfit

This instrument comes as a complete package, providing everything the advancing player needs to succeed.

  • Articul Carbon Fibre Bow: A high-performance bow featuring an ebony frog and genuine horsehair, offering superior balance and bounce compared to traditional wood bows at this level.
  • Deluxe Half Moon Case: A stylish, lightweight case providing robust protection for travel to lessons and rehearsals.
  • Ready to Play: From the nut height to the soundpost position, every technical detail has been refined by our luthier.

Specifications

Model Gliga I (Series 1)
Size 3/4
Top Material Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Flamed Maple
Bridge Aubert (Made in France)
Strings Pirastro Violino
Tailpiece Wittner Ultra with Fine Tuners

In-Store Selection: You are welcome to visit our workshop to try our range of violins. Note: Online stock may require 3-4 days for transfer to our Altona shop for local pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gliga I suitable for a beginner?
While a beginner can certainly start on a Gliga I, it is specifically designed as an "intermediate" instrument. Its higher quality tonewoods and professional setup make it easier to produce a beautiful tone, which can be very encouraging for students.

What is the difference between Gliga I and Gliga II?
The Gliga I uses "Superior" grade tonewoods with more significant flaming (aesthetic striping) and is generally carved to a higher level of precision, resulting in a more complex and powerful sound.

Does the bow need rosin?
Yes, all new horsehair bows require rosin to be applied before the first use to create the necessary friction to produce sound. We recommend high-quality Pirastro or Bernardel rosin for this outfit.

SKU 81481
Brand Gliga
Unit Of Measure ea

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