4 course diatonic cittern by Andrew Hartig, 2006
44 cm mensur

Last updated Sunday, April 02, 2023.
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  • String length: 440 mm
  • Woods: Hard Maple (sides, neck, fingerboard, pegbox, bridge, back), Cocobolo [dalbergia spp.] (pegs, fret wedges, strap button, side scrolls), Sitka Spruce (top - single piece), Pearwood (rosette).
  • Other: Bone nut and saddle. End pins are made from 6mm cloisonné beads and brass nails.
  • Finish: Shellac sealer and color coats followed by oil varnish.
  • Model based on the drawing of the Zuyderzee citterns by Sebastián Núñez

 



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