Lute lovers Photo Album

Venere lute by Daniel Larson

2009-03-16T16:02:37Z

This is one of the two instruments I'm in the process of ordering, though I'm opting for a six course to be made of pear.

Martin Hoffmann Baroque Lute by Daniel Larson

2009-03-16T15:56:17Z

I've just placed an order for two lutes, this is the big boy. Though I play a 13 course Baroque lute (with rider) already, the swan neck and body cavity will provide more volume for larger halls.

Nice Rosette

2007-03-13T04:48:51Z

Ghost Lute

2007-03-13T04:45:41Z

Monteverdi's Hat

2007-03-13T04:44:01Z

Resonating Bodies

2007-03-13T04:41:53Z

Large bronze abstract musical instruments by Tony Cragg, Battery Park ,NY.

Rosette

2007-03-13T04:38:59Z

Probably the most original rosette design I've ever seen. Little to do with the traditional Arabic, it looks more Celtic in nature.

Origami lute

2007-03-13T03:31:08Z

Angel Playing the Lute designed by Fumiaki Kawahata. A Bird on Hand designed by Watanabe Dai. Folded by Phillip West.

Chittarone, Leopoldo Francionlini, Florence, 1880s

2007-01-26T03:05:51Z

Body of 21 ebonized staves with ivory spacers & various bone inlays, the lute neck similar, the clasp with engraved bone inlay, the neck extension fancifully decorated in alternating white & black strips, pierced Gothic parchment rose, length- 150cm.

One solid Lute!

2007-01-26T02:57:53Z

Cittern

2007-01-26T02:54:23Z

Opharion

2007-01-26T02:52:31Z

Toledo Lute Festival

2007-01-24T21:18:40Z

Last night my teacher invited me, a lutenist he plays with in a local early music ensemble, and two friends visiting from out of town to an evening of lutes at his house. Imagine, five lutenists in one living room in Toledo, Ohio! Well, four and a half -- I'm still on training wheels. And here's proof. The photographer is the fifth lutenist. I was clearly in over my head, so I mostly kept quiet and applauded on cue, but it was fun and the music was wonderful. I hardly ever get to hear lute solos, duets, and quartets live and close up like that.

Inside of a lute

2007-01-12T01:11:07Z

If you've ever wondered what the inside of a lute looks like, here's your chance. This is my lute number 2 when I was building it. The pegbox, which you can't see, has already been glued onto the neck, but the fingerboard won't be put on until the soundboard is in place. The soundboard is face down in front of the bowl. The pieces of wood glued to the underside of the soundboard are bracing strips, which are shaved down selectively to give the lute it's particular tone. The strips on the inside of the bowl are reinforcements. The traditional thing to use is linen or strips of watercolor paper, but I use carbon fiber. I cheat whenever I think it will make a better instrument.

Rose for lute number 3

2007-01-09T21:52:29Z

The first decent rose I've carved. The one I've already posted came later.

My 7-course lute

2007-01-09T21:51:15Z

This is the third one I've made. It's the one I'm playing mostly now. Rather warm, gentle tone.

Brand of the great Swiss lute maker Jacob Van de Geest.

2007-01-07T01:25:46Z

Me going for Baroque

2006-12-19T18:05:22Z

Robert Lundberg

2006-12-01T19:03:46Z

twinkluteman.jpg

2006-11-28T04:29:33Z

Bridge for a 6-course lute

2006-11-25T22:20:32Z

Rose for a Student Lute

2006-11-25T22:19:44Z

Student lute I'm building

2006-11-25T22:18:36Z

Youth on a good path

2006-11-25T18:39:27Z

2005-12-23T07:00:59Z