Medieval Fiddle after a 14th Century Fresco by Roberto Montagna Instrument_CD You can hear the original

You can hear the original being played in several recordings by Bruggen

String length: 366 mm

Facsimile of Pesenti's first book of dances for keyboard published in Venice

Hora Hammered Dulcimer with bag

The Early Music Shop

Medieval Fiddle after a 14th Century Fresco by Roberto Montagna Instrument_CD You can hear the originalThis medieval fiddle (vielle) is made by Italian luthier Roberto Montagna. It is based on a study of the fresco by Andrea Bonaiuti, made in 1365, of the Cappellone degli Spagnoli in Santa Maria Novella, Firenze. It is made exclusively with Italian wood. The soundboard is Italian spruce from Val di Fiemme inlaid with maple and pear, the ribs and back are pear, the neck is solid pearwood, the fingerboard is pear and maple, the button and pegs are maple