Lutes

7 course instrument

after G. Hieber
Soundboard: European Spruce
Back: Tasmanian Blackwood

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11 course instrument

after Railich
Soundboard: European Spruce
Back: European Maple

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14 course Liuto Attiorbato

after Christofolo Choc, circa 1630 (Victoria and Albert Museum, London)
String length: 57cm / 87cm
Back and neck inlay: 15 ribs, Macassar Ebony and European Maple
Soundboard: German Spruce
Fret board: Macassar Ebony and ivory substitute (Micarta)
Strings: Aquila Nylgut trebles and Savarez overspun copper basses.

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