Renaissance Lute
- Renaissance lute. Based on surviving examples by Georg Gerle, Hans Frei and others. 6 courses. Also available with 7 courses. For tuning in G or A.
- Scale length: 56cm.
- German/Alpine Spruce, European Ash, Wych Elm, Swiss Pear, Boxwood. Other wood choices available.
Back and side view from end of body oif 6 course Renaissance Lute with body of European Cherry.
Close-up of rose design.
Front view of 7 course renaissance lute with alternative rose design. Fingerboard and bridge of Ovangkol.
Back view of 7 course renaissance lute with body of Norway Maple and Sapele.
Side view of renaissance lute with alternating ribs of European Ash and Sapele.
Back and side view of 7 course version with body of Ovangkol.
A video and sound sample of this instrument being played. Playing by Andrew Maginley.
A video and sound sample of this instrument being played. Playing by John Hedger.
A video and sound sample of this instrument being played. Playing by Andrew Maginley.