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Little Stradivari guitar E 906.1
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Monica Hall Oct 19, 2023.
Chambure Vihuela measurements
Started Jan 3, 2022
Romantic guitars (Panormo) soundboard varnished
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Martyn Hodgson Mar 15, 2021.
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Little Stradivari guitar E 906.1
I am fascinated by the little Stradivari baroque guitar, Cité de la musique, Paris, E 901.6, string length 33 cm, pitch e”. There is a technical drawing available from the GAL.I would like to know, how this instrument can be used, in which repertoire. Is there any source or tabulature?See More
Chambure Vihuela measurements
I am building my second Chambure Vihuela according to a set of plans by the Musée de la Musique, Paris. After a very long time looking for a method to bend the fluted ribs of the back I found this article by Richard Coleman, Sixteenth Century Rib Bending:https://www.fomrhi.org/uploads/bulletins/Fomrhi-103.pdfp. 1753 whose method I aplied. I used pear wood, which should behave best according to Coleman. Now I tried…See More
"Dear James,
Thank you for this but I'm afraid your assertion is incorrect.
Although a 'French polish' finish (a type of thin spirit varnish applied with a rubber in several coats) was introduced in the eighteenth…"
"Dear Dr Kahlert,
Some suggest that the soundboards were left with no finish at all - but expereince teaches that they soon becomw very soiled and marked.
I use Stand Oil (not the modern stuff which has various chemicals added) but the original: ie…"
"David is usually spot on. So I would do what he suggests. But you can do what ever you like with the soundboard polish. There is no point in trying to replicate what they did, it's far too complicated and thick. The only important thing is a…"
"Dear James, thank you very much. I am just finishing the guitar - befor glueing on the bridge I should know if the soundboard should be varnished first. Usually I seal soundboards of lutes with Danish Oil, a recommendation od David Van Edwards. This…"
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- At 13:24 on December 31, 2010,
yong leong said…
Hello Dr Henner kahlert,
Is the bridge glue on and no screw behind (underneath) the sound board ? I wonder if it ever comes off, what kind of glue do they use?
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