Alessandro Löwenberger, violin maker in Genoa
Tenor Viol reconstructed taking inspiration from an original Bass Viol from the 16th century, made by the Brescian Master Pellegrino son of Zanetto. The instrument comes with no soundpost/bassbar system; as an option carved or two pieces bent soundboard, carved lionhead pegbox (based on an italian original held in Paris) or reconstructed scroll. Wood selection: Read More …
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Bass Gamba after Jacobus Stainer, renowned German luthier active in Absam during the 17th century, said to have practiced in the Nicola Amati’s Workshop in Cremona. This instrument has particular building features the high sounboard archings, bassbar positioning, and the big soundpost plate) that make its sound very peculiar and close to the one of Read More …
Small bass viol, beginning of 17th century, based upon an original restored and held by italian master Carlo Vettori, attributed to the famous master Gasparo da Salo. Back, ribs and neck made of Maple, tailpiece, fingerboard, pegs made of pearwood. Soundboard available in both carved and two pieces bent options. This instrument is suitable for Read More …
Michel Colichon was one of the most renowned viol makers in Paris in the end of 17th century. His instruments are clearly inspired by english viol makers, as we can see from the soundboards, constructed joining more (usually) parts in bent spruce (or cedrela odorata). This instrument has a smaller body compared to the Bochum model, Read More …
