Archlute
by G.Tumiati

  • belly on an original instrument by Magno Tieffenbrucker (Venice 1612) holdest in Museo Civico Medievale di Bologna
  • basato su uno strumento originale di Magno Tieffenbrucker, (Venezia    1612) conservato al Museo Civico Medievale di Bologna
  • 14 courses: 1x1; (5-6)7x2 cm. 64; (6-8)7 cm. 141
  • 14 ordini: 1x1; (5-6)7x2 cm. 64; (6-8)7 cm. 141
  • belly: 29 ribs in "india" rosewood with white bindings, natural trasparent varnish
  • guscio composto da 29 doghe palissandro "india" intercalate da filetti bianchi, vernice naturale trasparente
  • soundboard in spruce (Val di Fiemme, Italy)
  • piano armonico in abete rosso (Val di Fiemme)
  • fingerboard and veneer in ebony with white bindings
  • tastiera e lastronatura in ebano con filetti bianchi

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front sight side back sight
sound board rose bridge sight
belly neck

I think the pictures speak for themselves - but this lute is light, resonant, and extremely easy to play.  The sound is sweet and full.  I'm very proud to have such an instrument.

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