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Fantasia Model 8-Course Lute

The Fantasia lute is not a “student” lute, exactly, but an instrument that could be affordable to a student. A lute that would be a great first instrument for a beginner, or a good second instrument for an established player. One that sounds sweet and strong. A lute that is comfortable to play, with a clean, low action.

The back profile is half-round with 11 ribs. The string length is 61cm. This length is comfortable to play, yet it is long enough to optimize the tension and playing properties of nylon strings. It has eight courses so almost any of the renaissance repertory is playable.

Instrument Specifications:

  • Back: 11 cherry ribs

  • Neck: walnut

  • Head: walnut

  • Front: AAA Engelmann spruce

  • Rose: pattern “A”

  • Fingerboard: cherry with rosewood edges and points

  • Bridge: cherry with rosewood cap

  • Nut: bone

  • End Button: rosewood

  • Pegs: rosewood

  • Strings: nylon and fluorocarbon with wound nylon basses

Price: $3,750

Price includes: instrument, a made to measure custom-made Kingham case, a string prescription, a set of synthetic strings, and one year warranty— shipping is not included in the instrument price. FedEx Ground shipping and packing within the 48 contiguous United States with insurance will be calculated separately. See our Terms of Sale for complete warranty, payment, and shipping details.

Reference: Fantasia-8c-lute-11-2024

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