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Lute front
Lute head
Lute back
Cherry neck and head
Basic Lute cherry-wood back
Neck / body joint
Lute side view
Back and end-clasp
Lute in the Kingham case
Optional neck stripes
Optional pear-wood back
Optional bird's-eye maple back and optional ebony spacers in rib joints
The production for this Venere model lute is on an order basis. That is, we only make this model to individual order. Information about how this system works and terms of sale may be found at this link . Check the home page to see when the next order will be ready for completion.
A lot of lute players are looking for a slightly smaller instrument to either facilitate the execution of difficult music, or to simply have a more comfortable instrument to play. For whatever reason, if you are looking for a smaller instrument you should consider this one. It is based on an instrument in the Bolonga AcademiaFilarinonica was made in Padua by Vendelio Venere in 1592. The original is a seven course lute with a string length approximately 58.4cm. The neck has eight tied frets and there are four fixed frets attached to the front.
"A" quality Englemann spruce front with basic "A" pattern rose
This lute model is available as:
- Six course lute
- Seven course lute, (as the original)
- Eight sourse lute
The
base price* for each instrument is:
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Six course lute - $2,475
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Seven course lute - $2,600
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Eight course lute - $2,800
For details about the terms of sale, please look at the
Terms of Sale page on the website.
Basic Lute Features:
- Cherry back
- Cherry neck and head
- Choice of pegs
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