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No. 016 / Early guitars

Six-course vihuela de mano

EFMA, Santiago, 2024

5.0 / 3 reviews

Price on request One of a kind

A vihuela following sixteenth-century iconography, with three carved roses and a walnut body inlaid in the Spanish manner.

Specification

Maker
EFMA
Origin
Santiago
Date
2024
Top
Spruce, three carved roses
Back & sides
Walnut with inlaid purfling
Scale length
600 mm
Stringing
6 double courses
Condition
One of a kind
Ref.
EFMA-0016

Condition and workshop notes

Set up for gut strings at A = 415 Hz with tied gut frets. Offered with a full build report.

Buying from us

Instruments are shipped in a fitted case, fully insured, with a written condition report. You may return any instrument within 30 days. Viewings at the workshop can be arranged by appointment.

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Total for selection

US$405 + price on request

Reviews

5.0 / 3 reviews
★★★★★
“They answered every question about the restoration before I bought. Highly recommended.”
Claire D., Lyon /
★★★★★
“Arrived exactly as described, with a detailed condition report. The set-up was excellent.”
Mariana R., Valparaíso /
★★★★★
“Careful packing and clear communication throughout. The instrument sounds wonderful.”
Thomas K., Leipzig /

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