Hans Frei Model 6-, 7-, 8-, and 10-Course Lute (SOLD)

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This instrument has been SOLD.

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Hans Frei was one of the great instrument makers in Italy in the early 1500s. In his workshop in Bologna he helped to define the form of the lute. A testament to the enduring quality of his instruments is that no extant Frei lute remains in original condition. They have all been updated with the passage of time and the fashions of music with new necks to accommodate more strings and new tunings.

This model is based on an instrument by Hans Frei now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, no. C34. This model has been chosen because it is a very beautiful and comfortable form with a full, bright tone. It is an ideal lute for both beginners and experienced players.

The original instrument, in its present form, is an 11-course instrument for baroque tuning. This is a later adaptation of the instrument, which was probably made as a six-course instrument. To supply the needs of a variety of players this instrument is offered as a six, seven, eight, nine, and ten course renaissance lute.

Instrument Specifications:

  • String Length: 63cm or 64cm
  • Body Length: 44cm
  • Body Width: 31cm
  • Overall Length: 74cm
  • Back: Eleven Cherry Ribs
  • Neck: Cherry
  • Fingerboard: Cherry with Rosewood Edges and Points
  • Front: AAA Englemann Spruce
  • Rose: Pattern "A"
  • End Pin: Rosewood
  • Nut: Bone
  • Strings: Nylon with Wound Nylon Basses
  • Custom Made Kingham Case

Hand-made in the USA by Gamut Music, Inc., a leader in the revival of early music strings and instruments.

All Gamut instruments include a string prescription, a set of synthetic strings, and one year warranty. FedEx Ground shipping and packing within the 48 contiguous United States with insurance will be calculated separately.

Warranty and Terms of Sale:
Gamut Music warranties that the instrument is free of defect in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipping to the original customer. This warranty is offered only to the original purchaser and is not transferable should the instrument change hands in this one year period. Should problems develop with the instrument within the warranty period, Gamut Music will repair it free of charge, provided the original purchaser pays the shipping and insurance charges to and from the workshop in Duluth, MN.

Important: To qualify for this warranty the original purchaser must return the attached warranty registration card within 30 days of the date of shipment or the warranty will be declared void.

Payment can be made by credit card*, personal check, money order, or cashier's check. If a personal check or cashier's check is sent, a period of up to five days must pass for the check to clear before the instrument is sent out. We do not accept PayPal payments for instruments.

*Credit card payments will be charged an additional 5.5% to cover card processing fees.

Shipping Information:
We only ship instruments to addresses within the continental United States. Instruments are shipped via FedEx Ground with insurance and the appropriate packing — shipping is not included in the instrument price.

Please Note: Gamut Music does not ship instruments internationally.

More information about Gamut gut strings, string types, gauges, and string tensions can be found on our FAQ/Articles page. Not finding an answer to your question? Please contact us.

 

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