Viola da gamba 7 strings Bertrand model 2015 production

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