14crs Liuto Attiorbato for sale based on Sellas (Paris E1028)
The above Liuto Attiorbato is based on the Sellas E1028 tuned in g' at a=415Hz in NNG and CD basses string length is 59cm with 84cm basses as per the original, the 1st crs is currently double as per the original but can be made single if desired of course by removing one string. It can be strung single through out too with larger holes for thicker/higher tension strings, which is louder than double stringing and some may prefer single stringing as some customers and seen with Pro lute players such as Luca Pianca. Ribs are Yew heart and sapwood ribs some occasional knots as seen and black poplar spacers between the ribs, figured maple neck and extended neck, 7000yr old Bog oak fingerboard (and upper nut) which is an eco alternative to using ebony, Alpine spruce soundboard with original simple sellas rose which helps reduce the total price. Ebonised pear wood bridge and pear wood pegs with black stained collars. The lower nut has wider /more comfortable spacing than the original which is quite close.
£2367 not including a case (Kingham case up to £864)
