Bowed String Instrument Kits

The Early Music Shop soprano rebec kit is an inexpensive 3 string instrument based on several historic patterns. The body is pre-carved from a single block of lacewood, with all other parts pre machined for ease of assembly. The kit is supplied packed in its own carrying case. Step by step instructions, drawings, a bow and a complete set of strings complete the kit. String Length: 285mm 1st string - . e' - 0.85 - plain gut 2nd string - a - 1.00 - plain gut 3rd string - d - 1.50 - plain gut Length: 486mm Width: 111mm Height: (inc. bridge) 105mm

The Early Music Shop alto rebec kit is an inexpensive 3 string instrument based on several historic patterns. The body is pre-carved from a single block of wood, with all other parts pre machined for ease of assembly. The kit is supplied packed in its own hard carrying case. Step by step instructions, drawings, a bow and a complete set of strings complete the kit. String Length: 335mm 1st string - . a - 0.85 - plain gut 2nd string - d - 1.00 - plain gut 3rd string - G - 1.50 - plain gut Length: 570mm Width: 130mm Height: (inc. bridge) 124mm

This Early Music Shop symphony kit is based on illustrations from manuscripts from the Cantigas De Santa Maria by Alfonso X(1221-1284) and the Lutrel Psaltery (1320-1340). This kit, a joint project between Early Music Shop and Toomas Marga has been designed for ease of assembly with each part having been carefully crafted from quality materials. Just follow the step by step instructions with colour photographs and full scale drawing. Optional Semi-Rigid Case

The Early Music Shop tenor rebec kit is an inexpensive 3 string instrument based on several historic patterns. The body is pre-carved from a single block of wood, with all other parts pre-machined for ease of assembly. The kit is supplied packed in its own padded bag. Step by step instructions, drawings, a bow and a complete set of strings complete the kit. String Length: 420mm 1st string - . d - 0.90 - plain gut 2nd string - G - 1.00 - plain gut 3rd string - C - 1.50 - plain gut Length: 718mm Width: 163mm Height: (inc. bridge) 156mm

EMS Fiddle Medieval Kit (for home assembly) - E.A.D.G - an inexpensive medieval fiddle made from solid wood through out.

This Early Music Shop symphony kit is based on illustrations from manuscripts from the Cantigas De Santa Maria by Alfonso X(1221-1284) and the Lutrel Psaltery (1320-1340). This kit, a joint project between Early Music Shop and Toomas Marga has been designed for ease of assembly with each part having been carefully crafted from quality materials. Just follow the step by step instructions with colour photographs and full scale drawing. Optional Semi-Rigid Case