Double guitar
1690 | Alexandre Voboam
Double guitars are of rare occurrence. Hence the instrument from 1690 made by Voboam enjoys a special status. Nicolas Alexandre Voboam was an important producer of guitars and castanets in Paris at the end of the 17th century. His double guiter consists of a regular guitar attached to a small guitar within one single body. The small instrument was probably tuned a fifth higher than the larger instrument. The two guitars are stringed with five double courses. This corresponded to the aesthetic and taste of the time. (bd)
Double guitars are of rare occurrence. Hence the instrument from 1690 made by Voboam enjoys a special status. Nicolas Alexandre Voboam was an important producer of guitars and castanets in Paris at the end of the 17th century. His double guiter consists of a regular guitar attached to a small guitar within one single body. The small instrument was probably tuned a fifth higher than the larger instrument. The two guitars are stringed with five double courses. This corresponded to the aesthetic and taste of the time. (bd)
Manufacturer:
Alexandre Voboam
Time:
1690
Object Name
Double guitar
Culture
France, Paris
Dimensions:
960 mm x 400 mm x 95 mm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente
Invs.
Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente, 53
Alte Inv.Nr.:
KK_8453
Schlosser Nr.:
C 57