Medieval Fiddle (Vielle) with Gold Decoration by Roberto Montagna Instrument 2_Viola da Gamba Soundboard Width (max): 34cm

Soundboard Width (max): 34cm

rounded tone

a full chromatic scale is playable

as Judith always did

Matthias Loibner

Medieval Fiddle (Vielle) with Gold Decoration by Roberto Montagna Instrument 2_Viola da Gamba Soundboard Width (max): 34cmThis medieval fiddle (vielle) is made by Italian luthier Roberto Montagna. It is based on a study of the fresco by Andrea Bonaiuti, made in 1365, of the Cappellone degli Spagnoli in Santa Maria Novella, Firenze. It is made exclusively with Italian wood and decorated with pure gold leaf. The soundboard is Italian spruce from Val di Fiemme inlaid with maple and pear, the ribs and back are pear, the neck is solid pearwood, the fingerboard is pear and