Alessandro Löwenberger, violin maker in Genoa
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 …
Pictures not yet available, based on the same model shown here in violadagamba.it, but with a earlier setup without wound strings. On request the instrument can be mounted with a later setup with a different bridge and shorter string length, to fit wound strings. With this later mount, this instrument can be a good all-purpose Read More …
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 …
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 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 …
Bass Gamba after Jacobus Stainer, renowned German luthier active in Absam during the 17th century, said to have practiced in the Nicola Amati’s Workshop in Cremona. This instrument has particular building features the high sounboard archings, bassbar positioning, and the big soundpost plate) that make its sound very peculiar and close to the one of Read More …
Small bass viol, beginning of 17th century, based upon an original restored and held by italian master Carlo Vettori, attributed to the famous master Gasparo da Salo. Back, ribs and neck made of Maple, tailpiece, fingerboard, pegs made of pearwood. Soundboard available in both carved and two pieces bent options. This instrument is suitable for Read More …
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 …
