Theorbo after Cristoff Koch

83cm & 167cm, 14 or 15 courses (6 or 7 x 2 + 8 x 1) after Cristoff Koch (aka. Christofolo Cocho) 1650 (Berlin No. 3581)
15 ribs; the original, which I measured in Berlin in August 1992, is in kingwood with ivory/kingwood/ivory triple strips between. The neck and extension have an elaborate marquetry inlay of ivory and kingwood. Soundboard edged with ivory, triple rose. Tuned in G or A with either the top or the top two courses an octave lower. 9 frets on the neck.

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Price & original inlay: £6600
With simpler decoration: £5500
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This version made in kingwood like the original and with the original elaborate inlay in ebony and holly on the neck and extension.
Theorbo after Koch Theorbo after Koch
Theorbo after Koch
Theorbo after Koch

This is another version of this theorbo made in kingwood like the original but without the inlay on the neck and extension.
Theorbo after Koch Theorbo after Koch

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