Description
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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 Wein Kunsthistorisches Museum, 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.
Instrument Specifications:
- String Length: 63cm
- Eight Courses
- Synthetic Strings
- Ebony Pegs
- Back: Eleven Cherry Ribs
- Front: Englemann Spruce
- Neck: Cherry
- Fingerboard: Cherry with Ebony Edges
- Head: Cherry Rails with Cherry Head Plate
- Custom Made Kingham Case
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