“Viola da gamba 7 strings French model, Bertrand, which I was able to study up close. Vibrating string 69.
The carved head of this instrument is of my imagination and was sketched during a sculpture course under the guidance of the Dutch luthier and sculptor, Gesina Liedmeier.
I called it “viola with Pampini” inspired by the crown of leaves and grapes that I put on the head of the Bacchante.“
Viola da gamba 7 corde modello Bertrand produzione 2015
Viola da gamba 7 strings inspired by Niclas Bertrand
Oil varnish, colour, red orange
Body lenght : 70cm
String lenght: 70 cm
Max top width: 33cm
Min width at cc bouts: 25 cm
Max lower width: 40,5
Top Val di Fiemme spruce, quarter sawn, two jointed parts, medium grains
Back Flamed Balkanian maple, quarter sawn, two jointed parts, medium grain, medium flamed
Head and ribs: flamed balkanian maple, regular grain.
Veneered fingerboard
Particular sign: Carved head
MAKING PROCESS
