Instruments with extended necks, up to 14 courses.
The Theorbo illustrated has string lengths 82cm and 145cm for the diapasons. This theorbo, (or chittarone) is based on a back by Venere (Vienna C47. C.1610). The instrument is usually made with either a single or tripple rose. This example, inspired by a well known portrait of Lady Mary Sidney that hangs in Penshurst Place in Kent, is a variant with two offset roses. A similar arrangement is described as a 'Paduanische Theorba' by Praetorius C.1620. The instrument shown has a back made in Pau Rosa with Holly lines. Necks are veneered in Ebony with holly line decoration.
The Theorbo illustrated has string lengths 82cm and 145cm for the diapasons. This theorbo, (or chittarone) is based on a back by Venere (Vienna C47. C.1610). The instrument is usually made with either a single or tripple rose. This example, inspired by a well known portrait of Lady Mary Sidney that hangs in Penshurst Place in Kent, is a variant with two offset roses. A similar arrangement is described as a 'Paduanische Theorba' by Praetorius C.1620. The instrument shown has a back made in Pau Rosa with Holly lines. Necks are veneered in Ebony with holly line decoration.
