I've been beaten to it, but yes, it's a traditional Mongolian bowed instrument about the size of a cello.
I've been beaten to it, but yes, it's a traditional Mongolian bowed instrument about the size of a cello.
I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.
I was offered a nice commission, can you build a box for my wife's birthday present, something to keep her knitting wool in! …..
Cool, but how does it sound? :-)
Adrian
Today's view from the workbench: I'm not sure which one has more gig stories, the instrument or my old workbench....
&#@% Bill Monroe; he didn't have %$#@ to do with this!
That's what they all looked like back in the late '70s punk days when we wore chains and pet jewelry to the gigs.....
I was thinking Keith Richards level of story competition . . . is that a P bass body?
Clark Beavans
A Hamburger Cithrinchen AKA Bell Cittern currently under construction:
I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.
Looks good Jo! I have built two bell shaped mandolins based on a Lyon and Healy tiple, one arched and one flat. They worked out well, I still play the arched one.
I think the bell shape goes back to the 16th century, do you know if it originated in Germany?
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.
Thanks to all who put up with my transition from lutherie to boat craft, the mould stations of a solo paddle, strip built canoe named the Wee Lassie....
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
11 1/2 feet, mixture of eastern white cedar and western red cedar with mahogany inwales and single seat.
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.
Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a fan-fretted banjo before!
I am a luthier specialising in historical and world stringed instruments. You can see more info at my website.
I'm curious, is the asymmetry of the neck attachment intended to let the bridge stay in a perceived "sweet spot" on the banjo head?
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