Early Guitars and Vihuela

A network for historic guitars and vihuelas

For all gut strung historical guitars (Renaissance, Baroque, and Early Romantic) and related plucked, fretted instruments up to c. 1850

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arnold Franke posted a discussion

1833 Panormo for sale

 For sale a 1833 Louis Panormo Brasilian back and sides 1 piece soundboardgenuine and good working Baker machine heads The instrument is in good condition for 190 years of serviceIt has some dings and dongs , normal for this age , it has been restored many years ago,everything is in good shape .Scale 635 mmNut : 47 MMThe price :7500 USDSee More
Jan 12
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Jan Burgers posted a discussion

Francesco Molino

Dear guitarists,Allan Bergmann has now, after my monograph about Francesco Molino and the edition of Molino's works for guitar solo, also published the edition of Molino's ensemble works with guitar: 23 volumes including Sonatas for guitar and violin or flute, Duets for violin/flute and guitar, Trios for violin/flute, viola and guitar, Nocturnes for piano and guitar, the famous guitar Concerto Opus 56, and as an extra 18 songs with guitar accompaniment. See …See More
Jan 9
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Dec 16, 2024
Edward Fleming replied to Edward Fleming's discussion Domed Top and back?
"Thanks!"
Nov 30, 2024
Monica Hall replied to Edward Fleming's discussion Domed Top and back?
"I am no expert on instrument construction but I think that soundboard is usually flat but the back may be vaulted. "
Nov 30, 2024
Edward Fleming posted a discussion

Domed Top and back?

I have been trying to find out if the top and back on baroque/early guitar are usually built flat or given a domed shape, like a classical guitar. Looking at measured drawings and photos seems to indicate that they are usually flat. Any information will be appreciated! Thanks!
Nov 30, 2024
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John Stinson is now a member of Early Guitars and Vihuela
Sep 28, 2024
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Larry Kellogg replied to Larry Kellogg's discussion For Sale: Roudhloff Replica built by James Westbrook
"Bump"
Aug 6, 2024

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1833 Panormo for sale

Started by arnold Franke in Early Romantic Guitar Jan 12.

Francesco Molino

Started by Jan Burgers in Early Romantic Guitar Jan 9.

Domed Top and back? 2 Replies

Started by Edward Fleming in General Discussion. Last reply by Edward Fleming Nov 30, 2024.

For Sale: Roudhloff Replica built by James Westbrook 4 Replies

Started by Larry Kellogg in For Sale / Wanted. Last reply by Larry Kellogg Aug 6, 2024.

ERICA WOODWARD 2 Replies

Started by Ian Salter in General Discussion. Last reply by Jelma van Amersfoort Jul 25, 2024.

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Second Research Prize of the The Consortium for Guitar Research

The Consortium for Guitar Research at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, is offering an annual Research Prize of £200 for original research into the history of the guitar, or closely related plucked instruments, during the period 1540-1940. Entries from scholars, performers, instrument makers and collectors are invited. The research must be previously unpublished, and may take the form of an article (maximum length 5000 words) or any other form which the competitor finds useful for the best…

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A new guitar research prize

There is still time to apply to this Prize:…

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The 2021 Andrew Britton Fellowship - call for submissions

The Cambridge-based Consortium for Guitar Research is awarding the Andrew Britton Fellowship to a young or early career researcher again this year. Applicants are invited to submit their CV, and a separate 400 word (maximum) statement describing their latest research and explaining why this award would be useful to them. 

The Fellowship comes with a financial award and an invitation to give a paper at the September 2021 conference of the…

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