Gamut Instruments - Giovanni Hieber-Model 7-Course Renaissance Lute

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The Giovanni Hieber lute in the Musical Instrument Museum in Brussels, Belgium (Brussels No.1561), has been copied many times during the revival of lute making. Since this is one of the few surviving seven course instruments in a 59cm string length, it makes a perfect instrument for modern performance for tenor “g” at the a-440 pitch without having to scale or adjust the model. This Venetian-style instrument c. 1580 is plain but well designed and makes a great instrument for both beginners and experienced musicians.

Instrument Specifications:

String Length: 59cm
Seven Courses
Synthetic Strings
Ebony Pegs
Back: Thirteen Cherry Ribs
Front: Figured Sitka Spruce
Ebony Edge Binding with Ebony/Mother-of-Pearl Heart
Neck: Cherry with Ebony Edges
Head: Cherry Rails with Cherry Head Plate