Renaissance Lutes after Hieber
58 - 60cm, 6-8 courses: after Giovanni Hieber c.1580 (Brussels No.1561) 13 ribs.
This is one of the few really authentic unaltered 16th century 7 course lutes in existence. The original has a back of very plain sycamore with no edging to the soundboard and no separate fingerboard, I usually make a more decorated version.
These pictures show two different 8 course versions of the same basic design. The one on the left is in yew with ebony strips between the ribs, while the one on the right is in kingwood with holly strips between the ribs. for tuning in G.
Price, including case: £2200
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