A new design based on paintings by the “Master of the Half-Lengths” probably from a workshop in Antwerp c.1530. For more detail on the design see here.
Nine-rib back of cypress, cherry neck and pegbox, hornbeam pegs. 61cm string length, optional double top string. The soundboard is a very old piece of spruce, and means this lute already has a very full, mature sound. The cypress back makes it smell good too!
Available for immediate sale. Price 4500 Euros including Kingham case.