Kristin Van Herck
Gut string instruments
Luthier
A new instrument is in the making.
Viola da gamba Treble/discant
Original: Pieter Rombouts 1708
Blue print: Antoine Leonard
Instrument: 3
Restoration
Viola da gamba Treble/discant
A detached seam re-glued. Additionally, a missing veneer splinter replaced.
Viola da gamba Bas
Basgamba from the early 1970’s.
The instrument has been cleaned, conditioned, repaired where needed, and made playable again.
New instrument
Viola da gamba Treble/discant
Original: Pieter Rombouts 1708
Blue print: Mich De Bruyn
Instrument: 2
Professional players’ assessment: A very responsive instrument. Beautiful in the high notes.
New instrument
Fidle
Original: Elke Verheye
Blue print: Elke Verheye
Instrument: 1
A nice fidle that’s easy to play and with a great sound.
