In the late Middle Ages medieval fiddle also known as vielle or fidula was the most respected and most common instrument along with the harp.
The body of the instrument is made of maple, the top is made of spruce, the tailpiece and the fretboard are made of walnut wood. The neck is also maple. The tuning pegs and endpin are satinwood. It has 4 strings the 1st 3 are gut and the 4th is nylon silver wound.. It has two C shaped sound holes on the soundboard with a removable bridge. The Medieval fiddle has no chin rest and no shoulder rest. The angle of the neck is more parallel with the soundboard. Used to play 2 strings at the same time: one as a drone.
Suggested tuning is: E5 A4 D4 G3 Range: G3 E6
Includes a padded gig bag and bow made of Lacewood with synthetic hair.
Maple Body3 Gut Strings and 1 woundedSolid Spruce SoundboardWalnut Tail piece, Fingerboard and BridgeSatinwood Pegs and EndpinImportant Specification:
Body/Bowl: 14 inches in length, 1.5 inches in height and 8.5 inches width
Neck at Nut: 1 1/8 inches in width
Neck at Body Joint: 1 3/8 inches in width
Nut: 1 1/8 inches in width (bone)
Scale Length 223 mm
This product is sold brand new. A manufacturer warranty applies only when the manufacturer provides one for this item.
Return requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery and approved by our RMA department before the item is shipped back. Non-defective returns may be subject to a minimum 25% restocking fee and return shipping charges. Unauthorized returns are not eligible for credit or refund. Read the full return policy.
This product is sold brand new. A manufacturer warranty applies only when the manufacturer provides one for this item.
Return requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery and approved by our RMA department before the item is shipped back. Non-defective returns may be subject to a minimum 25% restocking fee and return shipping charges. Unauthorized returns are not eligible for credit or refund. Read the full return policy.