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Hans Frei Model 63cm 8-Course Lute
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
Ebony edge binding
Neck: cherry
Fingerboard: cherry with ebony edges
Head: cherry rails with cherry head plate
Case: custom made Kingham case
Price: SOLD
Price includes: instrument, custom made case, set of synthetic strings, one year warranty, FedEx Ground shipping within the 48 contiguous United States, insurance and packing. See our Terms of Sale for complete warranty, payment, and shipping details.
Reference: Frei-63cm-8c-lute-05-2024
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