Medieval Lutes

There are no extant medieval lutes.

Therefore, 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 two different string lengths:

55 cm

Enabling high tuning: d, g, c', f', b'.
A fourth lower is also possible.

61 cm

The tuning would probably be A, d, g, c', f'.
Other common tunings are possible as well.

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String Length 55 cm

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: € 2750.-

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Based on a "Laux Maler" instrument

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

Longish and narrow shape.

Price: € 2640.-

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: € 2800.-

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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: € 4100.-

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Based on a 15th century Castilian painting

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

Price: € 2800.-

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: € 3240.-