Alessandro Löwenberger, violin maker in Genoa
In 2019 the Kunstuniversität Graz Institut 15 Alte Musik und Aufführungspraxis commissioned to 6 luthiers 6 violins made on the pattern of the 1668 violin kept in the National Music Museum in Vermillion. Jakobus Stainer’s violins were a true reference and influenced craftsmen and musicians, thousands of copies spread for almost two centuries made him Read More …
Instrument commissioned in 2019 by the Kunstuniversität Graz Institut 15 Alte Musik und Aufführungspraxis, this instrument was requested in its original set-up, and was constructed following the construction method of the ancient Cremonese Masters as described by Roger Hargrave. Jakobus Stainer was blessed by fame of great craftsmanship during his lifetime and after his death Read More …
As things goes by in these years since I’ve decided to continue my Father’s work and researches as a luthier, I gathered instruments both new and used, as it is not frequent to have such number and variety of instruments available for sale, I decided to open a showroom section in this website. Please, feel free Read More …
Images not yet available This viol, labeled Federico Lowenberger, Maurizio Vella, Antonino Airenti is the very last viol Federico Lowenberger left partially done, it was finally assembled and finished by one of his trusted pupils and by his friend and fellow Antonino Airenti. It is a copy of the Colichon held in Milan (Castello Sforzesco) Read More …
Images not yet available Renaissance tenor viol after Pellegrino de Micheli, same model as the one depicted here, with a different finishing, labeled Federico Lowenberger 2013 is one of the very last instrument crafted by him. It is sold as second hand, with atelier warranty. The instrument is soundpostless and without bassbar, strung in plain Read More …
Images not yet available This instrument is a copy of an early italian viol from central Italy (presumably Modena), labeled after luthier Dardelli, held in a private collection. It is a very big D bass, 84 cm body length, 84cm string length, suitable to be played in low pitches with full gut strings. The original Read More …
Pictures not yet available, based on the same model shown here in violadagamba.it, but with a earlier setup without wound strings. On request the instrument can be mounted with a later setup with a different bridge and shorter string length, to fit wound strings. With this later mount, this instrument can be a good all-purpose Read More …
7 strings bass viol attributed to Nicolas Bertrand Bass viol, copy of the one held in Brussels Museum of musical instruments, except from the scroll, inspired by Romain Cheron, despite its small dimensions that make it comfortable for small stature players, can count on a rich bass range. The treble weaving is sweet, warm and Read More …
Consider the Viol, as any other stringed instrument: the soundboard is the main responsible of its sound quality, across the centuries and the countries, the soundboard has been built in different ways. Which are these ways? What are the differences between them and why is it so important to know and master all of them? Read More …
Functionality of gut frets on bowed instruments, how to choose the right frets for your instrument. Read More …