Category: French Viols

7 strings Bass viol after Michel Colichon

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Images not yet available This viol, labeled Federico Lowenberger, Maurizio Vella, Antonino Airenti is the very last viol Federico Lowenberger left partially done, it was finally assembled and finished by one of his trusted pupils and by his friend and fellow Antonino Airenti. It is a copy of the Colichon held in Milan (Castello Sforzesco) Read More …

7 strings bass viol after Nicolas Bertrand (attr.)

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7 strings bass viol attributed to Nicolas Bertrand Bass viol, copy of the one held in Brussels Museum of musical instruments, except from the scroll, inspired by Romain Cheron, despite its small dimensions that make it comfortable for small stature players, can count on a rich bass range. The treble weaving is sweet, warm and Read More …

7 strings bass viol after Michel Colichon

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Labeled Federico Lowenberger, 2013, is one of the last instruments my father made before he passed away. It is based on the viol held at the Castello Sforzesco, so its body is smaller than the one held in Bochum. Made in Pear Wood (neck, ribs and back). Soundboard in spruce, 5 pieces bent. Pegs: ebony, Read More …

7 strings bass viol after Michel Colichon

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7 strings Bass Viol after Michel Colichon The instrument is an historical reconstruction of the Bochum Colichon (bigger body size ca. 72 cm lenght), back, ribs and neck made of Italian “canaletto” walnut, delicately moired. Soundboard made in 5 pieces sitka spruce. Fingerboard and tailpiece walnut ebony veneered, pegs in ebony. Finished in custom oil Read More …

Michel Colichon – Castello Sforzesco Bass

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Michel Colichon was one of the most renowned viol makers in Paris in the end of 17th century. His instruments are clearly inspired by english viol makers, as we can see from the soundboards, constructed joining more (usually) parts in bent spruce (or cedrela odorata). This instrument has a smaller body compared to the Bochum model, Read More …