Bruce I Brook, (Luthier)

Maker of:-

Lutes, Theorbos, Baroque Guitars, Vihuelas,

Bandoras, Orpharions and Pegs.

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Bandora

This instrument is based on measurements in the Talbot manuscript, 3 existing Orpharions and the description in Mersenne. It has strings lengths of 74-80 cm. It is tuned to a pitch of A=440Hz and is fretted in Equal Temperament.

The back is of Flammed Maple and Walnut, the soundboard is European Spruce and the nack and fingerboard are of Flammed Maple.

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