6 strings Bass viol after Gasparo da Salo

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 …

Bass – Gasparo da Salo

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 …