Theorbo by Stephen Barber, 1996 (Reconditioned)
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PO ref. PO1701S
Very rare theorbo by Stephen Barber, 1996 (Reconditioned), with Kingham case, in excellent condition. Fully serviced by our luthier prior to despatch.
This model is Stephen's 'smaller French theorbo' of his own design and built on the body of the former Vienna KHM AR 969.
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Description from the original documentation:
"It is a loud and clear-sounding theorbo; more than the equal of much larger instruments, demolishing the modern myth that so-called 'small' theorbos don't have much sound (never mind the silly ill-informed canard that 'small' theorbos – which this isn't by any stretch of the imagination – didn't exist). We beg to differ; and it's practical too, Its shallow body making extended playing comfortable, and also of course helping its excellent projection, as a large number of satisfied owners would happily testify. A model that we have refined, having made a large number of examples of.
With its comfortable stopped string length, this instrument is suitable for the solo repertoire, including the pieces of Robert de Visée, when tuned In d'. As well as being a fantastic all-round instrument, it is also well-suited to ensemble continuo playing.
Talbot's Lesser French Theorbo as described by Crevecoeuer, and the theorbe pour les Pièces of Sauveur (1701)."