This rebec is based on an illustration by Sebastian Virdungs (“musica getutscht” von 1511). This is the first scientific book about music in german language.

This rebec has a very clear shape and a limited decoration: Dominating is just the wide finger board with its very special lower end and the open scroll.

We build this rebec from a solid block of european walnut, the top in contrasting fine spruce and the pegs from european boxwood. The instrument is tuned as an alto in 5ths (g - d’- a’) using only gut strings.

Acoording to the picture on the right we offer the a round bow especially made after this to give a whole “Virdung set”.

On the right you can see a picture from Martin Agricolas “Musica Instrumentalis” which is based on the Virdung book. It shows a complete set of four rebecs from soprano to bass. At the moment we´re working to extend our range to be able to offer you this compete set of rebecs.

Photos are available on requests. As soon as we have high quality photos we´ll present them here. Requests are already welcome!

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