Instruments by Trouvere Music Works

Medieval bow suitable for rebecs and medieval fiddles. They are made of white oak and have black horse hair.

Based on a number of 15th C examples, the string drum is tuned in open D and the strings are struck with a stick, giving a percussive chord .  Ofte...

Based on a number of 15th C examples, the string drum is tuned in open D and the strings are struck with a stick, giving a percussive chord .  Ofte...

This medieval fiddle is based one of the two fiddles that were recovered from hold of the Mary Rose. It has been designed with modern string playe...

This medieval fiddle is based one of the two fiddles that were recovered from hold of the Mary Rose.  This fiddle has a solid poplar body with a sp...

Based on a number of 9th C German MS, this citole has  a solid poplar body with a spruce soundboard, maple tailpiece, maple bridge, walnut fingerbo...

Based on instruments from the 11th through the 14th C, this rebec has good resonance without being really loud.  It has a solid poplar body with a ...

These inexpensive citoles are based on the Cantigas de Santa Maria. These instruments have an exceptional tone and resonance.  They have a solid po...

This medieval fiddle (or vielle) is very resonant with a versatile playing volume. It is made with a solid poplar body, spruce soundboard, walnut f...

Based on 13thto 15th C examples, but particularly the 14th C picture shown, this fiddle has a full violin scale length.  These fiddles have a shall...