8-Course Lute, Rosewood, Chinar by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart

8-Course Lute, Rosewood, Chinar by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart Review

8-Course Lute, Rosewood, Chinar by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart Feature

• The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart with CD (shipped separately)
• Chinar Peg Box & European spruce Soundboard
• Rosewood neck & Rosewood finger board
• 6 nylon frets & 6 rosewood frets
• Ebony Tuners

8-Course Lute, Rosewood, Chinar by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart Overview

The Rosewood/Chinar varigated Taylor lute has a Rosewood/Chinar body with a rosewood neck and rosewood finger board. The peg box is solid chinar with rosewood veneer and the tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are six nylon frets and six rosewood frets. The nut width is 67 mm. The bowl has 5 chinar ribs and 6 rosewood ribs with a rosewood end cap.

The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei's principles of construction.

About the designer/maker: Zachary Taylor is a designer and maker of early stringed instruments. Early in his career as a performer on classical guitar and lute he began to study the creation of representations of early instruments. In his relentless research he endeavours to acquire sufficient information for the construction of examples in the likeness of original instruments. For more than a quarter of a century he has taught the subject of lutherie in the Universities of Suffolk, England and Vigo, Spain and in Colleges including West Dean and Missenden Abbey in England. Major projects include the re-construction of instruments that form the entrance arch to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. His authorship includes many books, including 'Make and Play a Lute' and 'Making early stringed instruments'.It is Zachary Taylor's mission to design authentic examples of ancient instruments, accessible to enthusiasts who demand high quality without a high-price tag.

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Baroq-ulele, Concert, Variegated, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case

Baroq-ulele, Concert, Variegated, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Review

Baroq-ulele, Concert, Variegated, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Feature

• European spruce soundboard
• Solid sheesham rosewood neck
• Includes Soft Case & Tuning chart
• Shipped insured
• Brand New!

Baroq-ulele, Concert, Variegated, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Overview

Based on the round-back guitar found in Germany, the Baroq-uleles are one of the most option-rich lines of instruments we carry. This Concert-sized instrument is based upon a 375mm (14 3/4 inches) scale. It features a European spruce soundboard with a four-point rosette design taken from a 17th century lute. The back is a round-back or bowl shape made of alternating staves of sheesham rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo) and lacewood (Platanus orientalus). The neck is solid sheesham rosewood and features a nut width of 36mm (1 7/16 inch) with a bone nut. This instrument is outfitted with lute-style ebony friction pegs. The bridge, also made of sheesham rosewood incorporates a genuine bone saddle. An end-pin strap button is standard. A soft case is included.

The Baroq-uleles come in 3 sizes including Soprano, Concert and Tenor. Each size is graced with its own unique rosette design, each of which is taken from museum examples from the 16th and 17th centuries.

In addition to the three sizes, the Baroque-ulele is also available with 3 types of woods for the back: sheesham rosewood, lacewood (chenar) or variegated with alternating staves of rosewood and lacewood. Finally, ensuring that you will find an instrument that best fits your needs, these instruments are also available with two types of tuning keys: Baroque-style ebony tuning pegs or standard ukulele friction tuners. All Models are sold separately.

Included FREE: "The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart"

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. The accompanying CD has all the tunings played on the actual instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud/Lute, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings a

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Hohner 560 Special 20 Harmonica with Country Tuning, F

Hohner 560 Special 20 Harmonica with Country Tuning, F Review

Hohner 560 Special 20 Harmonica with Country Tuning, F Feature

• 10-hole diatonic
• Country (major 7th) tuning
• Reeds: 20
• Reedplates: brass; 0.9 mm
• Plastic comb

Hohner 560 Special 20 Harmonica with Country Tuning, F Overview

The Hohner 560 Special 20 in country tuning (also known as major 7th tuning in cross harp position) has the 5-draw reed tuned 1/2 a step higher (to F# on a C harp) than normal, allowing you to play a complete major diatonic scale in cross harp. As expert harp player Steve Baker describes in his book, The Harp Handbook, "What all this means in practice is that you can play major melodies whilst retaining the bluesy bending capabilities of the 2nd position. This is great for jazzy numbers or ragtime, as well as many other styles...."Musicians that favor this harmonica include country music legends such as Charlie McCoy and renowned jazz musicians such as Lil' Ronnie Owens of the Grand Dukes.The Special 20 is the most recommended go-to harp for harmonica players of any style, including blues, country, folk, or rock. The Special 20 delivers the coveted Marine Band sound and offers the added benefits of its plastic comb, which doesn't absorb moisture. Plastic combs are stable and do not swell, shrink, or crack. Plus they last longer and are more airtight than wood combs that can become swollen, twisted, and warped. Increased airtightness also means increased responsiveness. Plastic also provides comfort and it's smoother on the lips, preventing chafing. Another plus of the Hohner 560 Special 20 is that its reed plates are recessed into the comb. This keeps the 2 (rather sharp) edges of the brass reed plates from harming the your lips. The Special 20 is the harp-of-choice of harmonica virtuoso John Popper of the band Blues Traveler and was played by Bob Dylan on his 2007-2008 tour. Chances are your favorite player has several of these harmonicas in his case.Choose your desired key!About Hohner: Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Handmade quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on t

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7-Course Lute, Rosewood, Maple by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart

7-Course Lute, Rosewood, Maple by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart Review

7-Course Lute, Rosewood, Maple by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart Feature

• The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart with CD (shipped separately)
• Solid Maple Peg Box & European spruce Soundboard
• Maple neck & Rosewood finger board
• 6 nylon frets & 6 rosewood frets
• Ebony Tuners

7-Course Lute, Rosewood, Maple by Taylor w/ CD & Tuning Chart Overview

The Chinar Taylor lute has a Chinar body with a maple neck and rosewood finger board. The peg box is solid maple and the tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are six nylon frets and six rosewood frets. The nut width is 60 mm.

The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei's principles of construction.

About the designer/maker: Zachary Taylor is a designer and maker of early stringed instruments. Early in his career as a performer on classical guitar and lute he began to study the creation of representations of early instruments. In his relentless research he endeavours to acquire sufficient information for the construction of examples in the likeness of original instruments. For more than a quarter of a century he has taught the subject of lutherie in the Universities of Suffolk, England and Vigo, Spain and in Colleges including West Dean and Missenden Abbey in England. Major projects include the re-construction of instruments that form the entrance arch to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. His authorship includes many books, including 'Make and Play a Lute' and 'Making early stringed instruments'.It is Zachary Taylor's mission to design authentic examples of ancient instruments, accessible to enthusiasts who demand high quality without a high-price tag.

Included FREE: "The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart"

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. Th

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Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Lacewood, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case

Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Lacewood, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Review

Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Lacewood, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Feature

• European spruce soundboard
• Solid sheesham rosewood neck
• Includes Soft Case & Tuning chart
• Shipped insured
• Brand New!

Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Lacewood, Pegs w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Overview

Based on the round-back guitar found in Germany, the Baroq-uleles are one of the most option-rich lines of instruments we carry. This Tenor-sized instrument is based upon a 344.5mm (13.56 inch) scale. It features a European spruce soundboard with an interlaced rosette design taken from a 16th century vihuela. The back is a round-back or bowl shape made of staves of sheesham rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo). The neck is solid sheesham rosewood and features a nut width of 36mm (1.44 inches) with a bone nut. This instrument is outfitted with standard friction ukulele tuners. The bridge, also made of sheesham rosewood incorporates a genuine bone saddle. An end-pin strap button is standard. A soft case is included.

The Baroq-uleles come in 3 sizes including Soprano, Concert and Tenor. Each size is graced with its own unique rosette design, each of which is taken from museum examples from the 16th and 17th centuries.

In addition to the three sizes, the Baroque-ulele is also available with 3 types of woods for the back: sheesham rosewood, lacewood (chenar) or variegated with alternating staves of rosewood and lacewood. Finally, ensuring that you will find an instrument that best fits your needs, these instruments are also available with two types of tuning keys: Baroque-style ebony tuning pegs or standard ukulele friction tuners. All Models are sold separately.

Included FREE: "The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart"

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. The accompanying CD has all the tunings played on the actual instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud/Lute, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings as well as many exotic tunings.
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Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Rosewood, Tuners w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case

Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Rosewood, Tuners w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Review

Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Rosewood, Tuners w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Feature

• European spruce soundboard
• Solid sheesham rosewood neck
• Includes Soft Case & Tuning chart
• Shipped insured
• Brand New!

Baroq-ulele, Tenor, Rosewood, Tuners w/ Tuning Chart CD & Soft Case Overview

Based on the round-back guitar found in Germany, the Baroq-uleles are one of the most option-rich lines of instruments we carry. This Tenor-sized instrument is based upon a 344.5mm (13.56 inch) scale. It features a European spruce soundboard with an interlaced rosette design taken from a 16th century vihuela. The back is a round-back or bowl shape made of staves of sheesham rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo). The neck is solid sheesham rosewood and features a nut width of 36mm (1.44 inches) with a bone nut. This instrument is outfitted with standard friction ukulele tuners. The bridge, also made of sheesham rosewood incorporates a genuine bone saddle. An end-pin strap button is standard. A soft case is included.

The Baroq-uleles come in 3 sizes including Soprano, Concert and Tenor. Each size is graced with its own unique rosette design, each of which is taken from museum examples from the 16th and 17th centuries.

In addition to the three sizes, the Baroque-ulele is also available with 3 types of woods for the back: sheesham rosewood, lacewood (chenar) or variegated with alternating staves of rosewood and lacewood. Finally, ensuring that you will find an instrument that best fits your needs, these instruments are also available with two types of tuning keys: Baroque-style ebony tuning pegs or standard ukulele friction tuners. All Models are sold separately.

Included FREE: "The Ultimate Fretted Tuning Chart"

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. The accompanying CD has all the tunings played on the actual instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud/Lute, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings as well as many exotic tunings.
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