7 strings bass viol after Nicolas Bertrand (attr.)

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 …

The Viol soundboard

Consider the Viol, as any other stringed instrument: the soundboard is the main responsible of its sound quality, across the centuries and the countries, the soundboard has been built in different ways. Which are these ways? What are the differences between them and why is it so important to know and master all of them? Read More …