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