Bruce I Brook, (Luthier)

Maker of:-

Lutes, Theorbos, Baroque Guitars, Vihuelas,

Bandoras, Orpharions and Pegs.

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Orpharion

This instrument is based on the Palmer Orphrion. The string length is 54-60.5 cm tuned to G (A=440Hz) and fretted in 1/6 comma meantone temperament.

The back and ribs are of Rippled Ash and Plum, the neck and fingerboard are of Maple and the soundboard is of European Spruce.

 

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