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Another lovely creation, Jo. I love the simple ornamentation on the headstock and your rosettes are always so beautifully intricate.
Really fascinating to read about. Lovely job! What tuning are you using?
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Thanks both! This is tuned in all fourths.
I should add that they were historically carved out of a solid block of wood, but mine are constructed from ribs like a small lute.
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Very nice!
Yes the avian creature is great, gives you a feeling of how different we were at that time.
I was wondering, when they made them from solid wood, what types?
Thanks for posting this, Jo. I always enjoy seeing your creations. This one is especially to my taste. Simply beautiful!
Best wishes,
Bob
Sound and video sample:
That has a powerful yet sweet sound for a fairly small body, Jo. Is this due to the separate soundboard and ribbed construction rather than the mediaeval carved construction? I am assuming you have the frets positioned to give semitone intervals?
As always, thanks for posting the pictures and the clip. Your work is wonderful to look at, and I enjoy hearing the instruments played. Please do keep posting as you build more.