Medieval Lutes

There are no extant medieval lutes. My instruments are based on 14th and 15th century iconographical sources.

The very attractive 15th century pear-shaped lutes, based on the Pythagorean theorem, are available with 4 or 5 courses.

Various models are available with the following specifications:

55 cm - with this string length, the high tuning is possible: d, g, c', f', b'. A fourth lower is also possible.

61 cm - with this string length, the tuning would probably be A, d, g, c', f'. Other common tunings are possible as well.

 

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Based on a 15th century miniature from Friuli (northern Italy).

String length 55 cm. 4 or 5 courses. The soundboard is of a somewhat wider pear shape.
9 ribs, 1 rosette.

 

Price: € 2500.-


Longish and narrow type based on a "Laux Maler" instrument.

String length 55 cm, 4 or 5 courses, 9 ribs, 1 rosette.

 

Price: € 2400.-

Based on a 15th century fresco in the "Palazzo di Schiffanoia".

String length 55 cm, 4 or 5 courses, pear-shaped, 9 ribs, 2 rosettes.

 

Price: € 2450.-

Based on a 14th century Spanish painting.

String length 61cm. Wide body, 9 ribs, 2 rosettes, 4 courses, carving and inlay work on the soundboard.

 

Price: € 3700.-

Based on a 15th century Castilian painting.

String length 61 cm, pear-shaped, 9 ribs, 2 rosettes.

 

Price: € 2550.-

Based on a 15th century miniature from Friuli (northern Italy).

String length 61 cm. 4 or 5 courses. The soundboard is of a somewhat wider pear shape.
9 ribs , 1 rosette.

 

Price: € 2550.-

Based on a 15th century fresco in the "Palazzo di Schiffanoia".

String length 61 cm, 4 or 5 courses, pear-shaped, 9 ribs, 2 coloured rosettes.

 

Price: € 2950.-

 

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