Most parts are cnc-carved. The body is usually carved from a single block of wood, but for my cnc, I split it into three parts, including a decorative strip of amaranth.
Vibrating string length 29.5cm (3/4 violin). Strings are Aquila F-Red superior tension, G-D-A.
Materials used: maple, spruce, amaranth, ebony.
Some build pics:
Some more pictures:
It looks as if somebody tried to make a Greek Lyra from memory!
That’s beautiful!
Will you make a bow as well? Would it be possible to get a presentation of what it sounds like?
So far I just use a baroque bow. I work on a cherry bow from time to time, but it’s quite difficult.
And here is a Quick vocaroo where I play a few notes on each string.
Did you use a particular finish on the amaranth, or are you going to let it naturally shift?
It’s all absolutely gorgeous, by the way!
Amazing!!! 🤩
