Gittern
- Would have usually been carved from a single block, but is here built from ribs like a lute. Available with 3, 4 or 5 single or doubled courses of strings.
- Scale length: 44cm.
- German/Alpine Spruce, Ovangkol, Silver Birch, European Oak, Boxwood. Other wood choices available.
On the left, part of 'Retablo de Todos los Santos' (Spain, 1375). On the right, part of 'Virgin of the Angels' (Spain, 1385). Both by Pere Serra.
On the left, part of 'The Investiture of Saint Martin of Tours' by Simone Martini (Italy, 1318). On the right, part of an anonymous altar decoration (Spain, 1350).
Front view of 4 single string version.
Back view from side of 5 course version. Body of European Walnut and European Cherry.
Back view from side of 4 course version. Body of European Oak.
Side view of 4 single string version. Body of European Walnut.
A video and sound sample of 4 course version. Playing by Jo Dusepo.
A video and sound sample of 4 single string version. Playing by Jo Dusepo.
A video and sound sample of 5 course version. Playing by Jo Dusepo.