~1975 Manouk Papazian Lute
Description
Lute by Manouk Papazian, 7 Course Lute by Manouk Papazian , new old stock
In addition to his production of over 900 guitars Manouk Papazian produced a
number of Lutes. These are designed to be tuned to guitar pitch with the exception
of the G tuned down one half step to F# and the seventh course down to D
(D, E, A, D, F#, B, E). The more modern fret board and nickel silver frets make
this instrument more easily adaptable to those used to the guitar. The modern
saddle arrangement also provides better intonation and adjustability than the
traditional saddleless lute style bridge. Beautiful Swiss spruce top with inlaid
wood designs and top border with lute style pierced rosette. Ebony fingerboard
with Boxwood bridge. Beautiful bowl assembled from lovely Brazilian rosewood,
Papazian's rosewood friction pegs, New Old Stock.....$3500, reduced...$2450
In addition to his production of over 900 guitars Manouk Papazian produced a
number of Lutes. These are designed to be tuned to guitar pitch with the exception
of the G tuned down one half step to F# and the seventh course down to D
(D, E, A, D, F#, B, E). The more modern fret board and nickel silver frets make
this instrument more easily adaptable to those used to the guitar. The modern
saddle arrangement also provides better intonation and adjustability than the
traditional saddleless lute style bridge. Beautiful Swiss spruce top with inlaid
wood designs and top border with lute style pierced rosette. Ebony fingerboard
with Boxwood bridge. Beautiful bowl assembled from lovely Brazilian rosewood,
Papazian's rosewood friction pegs, New Old Stock.....$3500, reduced...$2450