189699189700189701Under the few strings that I have fitted the wear looks real to me. Also the back of the neck has been repainted and lacquered by me. Images of frets 1 and 2 and original...
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189699189700189701Under the few strings that I have fitted the wear looks real to me. Also the back of the neck has been repainted and lacquered by me. Images of frets 1 and 2 and original...
Yup, that makes sense. I will contact them and see what they have to say. I’ll update ASAP.
The substantial wear on the frets and neck show that this has been played a great deal. The floral design is identical to the Greek lute. Same artist I think. I think this is original and from the...
There is an image of a Greek lute lateXIX century with ivory fretboard and identical floral decoration. Image no BG8MRE. Different instrument but very similar decoration.
The bowl is polished black and the neck is very worn by use and a lacquer type material. New images show lines inside the bowl. Also 3 wooden pins??? The blue lines inside are all around the...
I have included more images. Yes it has a second sound board inside. I think original machine heads were replaced some time ago with a 6 + 1 each side. The paintings of flowers on the fretboard...
Hello all. I have just joined this site and wonder if anybody has any idea what this instrument is. It looks old and should have 14 strings. I have ordered replacements. It appears to have an...