Six string bass viol after anon 1649 This is a bass viol after an anonymous English instrument of 1649 owned by Dr. Lucy Robinson in Cardiff. It is a great all-round instrument for solo and continuo p…
Medieval symphonie
Medieval symphonie This is an instrument made to my own design, based on a number of pictures from the period. It has three or four strings, two drones, and one or two chantarelles (melody strings). T…
Renaissance hurdy gurdy
Bosch hurdy gurdy This is a renaissance hurdy gurdy based on instruments in paintings by Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516). His most well known depiction of a hurdy gurdy is in his 'Garden of earthly de…
Louvet hurdy gurdy
Louvet hurdy gurdy This is a baroque guitar-shaped hurdy gurdy after Louvet 1733. The back and sides of the instrument pictured are made from alternating strips of walnut and holly. A variety of decor…
Cantiga vielle
Cantiga vielle This is a larger bodied instrument with a string length of 380mm, making it ideal for playing in a gamba position rather than on the shoulder (although it is still playable so). It is b…
Trinity vielle
Trinity vielle An oval vielle based on a picture in the Trinity College Apocalypse c.1250-60.…
Firenze Vielle
Firenze vielle This is a versatile instrument made to my own design but inspired by pictures and carvings from the 14th and 15th centuries. The construction is very light overall with graceful in-curv…
Six string bass viol after Henry Jaye 1624
Six string bass viol after Henry Jaye 1624 A small bodied bass (62.5cm) with a string length of 67 - 69cm and made with a seven piece bent front.…
Other instruments
Other stringed instruments Select an image below to find out more about each instrument. Tromba Marina Other instruments Pochette (dancing master\’s violin) Other instruments…
Hurdy Gurdies
Hurdy Gurdies Click on the images below to find out more about individual instruments. Medieval symphonie Hurdy gurdies Renaissance hurdy gurdy Hurdy gurdies Louvet hurdy gurdy Hurdy gurdies The instr…