5 String épinette des Vosges
Traditional épinette des Vosges, inspired by the Lambert models from the 1890's
tuned to C tning with melody strings in gg, and bourdon/drones in g e c
more info at this french site dedicated to the instrument
20" /508mm scale instrument
Instruments from £1050 built to order with handmade case from my etsy website:
2017 sound file:
Music examples
The two examples that follow are from Tim Garside
(many thanks Tim!)
Tim Garsides epinette CD
The Myth and the Stag is still available to purchase :
here at Tims site:
also on my old page here:
** Custom epinette des vosges:
2006/7 video showing use of noter:
** Instruments are sold undecorated
Six String epinette
My 6-string épinette is a relatively compact instrument with a longer scale length of 520mm(can make these longer)
This traditionally works with the melody string in G but with different strings, it can work really well in A and even down to D
The standard model has a maple, Cherry or Walnut body with a maple fret box and rosewood fingerboard.
New plans for 5 string as well as 6 string: https://payhip.com/lyreshop Instruments here
plans for 5 string as well as 6 string: https://payhip.com/lyreshop Instruments here
Prices £POA for Maple, Walnut or Cherry models including a hard case and shipping worldwide. email for more details
Plans for the 6 string model available from my download page here:
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