Bassclef Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]For the past 15 months I have been the proud owner[/font] of this work of art: [url="http://www.malcolmprior.co.uk/detailpages/theorbo-no1.htm"]http://www.malcolmpr...theorbo-no1.htm[/url] and it is now for sale.[/size] [size=4]As you see a theorbo is a sort of cross between a lute and a harp. It came to prominence in the baroque era and is ideal for accompanying song, small chamber ensembles and continuo playing. The six fretted strings are similar to those on a classical guitar but tuned A, D, G, B, re-entrant E and re-entrant A with a scale length bassists will be used to. The eight long bass strings are tuned in mixolydian mode down to G above our bottom E.[/size] [size=4]I bought the instrument from Rob McKillop and have enjoyed learning to play from scratch. But back and leg problems mean I find it uncomfortable to sit down and play for more than about ten minutes. And this is an instrument you cannot play standing up![/size] [size=4]There are cheap theorbos out there (Early Music Shop make one) but like anything else you get what you pay for. It [/size][size=4]usually costs around £6000 to have a[/size][size=4] professional instrument handmade.[/size] [size=4]Comes complete with Kingham case worth £500. The cost is £3800 if collected from me, or £4000 hand-delivered to your door in mainland UK. Serious enquiries only please.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adledman Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 wow thats not something you see too often. looks incredible. a shout out to the vegans too aye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassclef Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) Here are two experts at work. Enjoy. Christina Pluhar playing an absolute beast of an instrument [media]http://youtu.be/cm3Y5jv8Nk8[/media] Rob McKillop playing this actual instrument [media]http://youtu.be/F-l4eKEZuP8[/media] Edited November 13, 2011 by Bassclef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Wow, what a beautiful instrument. Very special indeed..... good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 That's pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Ha - what are the chances of 2 theorbo posts within a week? (see: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/160066-excotic-folk-bass-instruments/ ) That's lovely; well worth selling through the Lute Society too if you're not already. If you've got any tutors / sheet tablature you're looking to move on I could be interested..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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