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[more about the fiddles]
RWC Fiddle The instrument is depicted with a very flat fretted neck and a shallow bridge. A low string tension would therefore apply which together with the almost viola sized body gives the fiddle its characteristic timbre. The Renaissance Workshop Company Ltd. offer a choice of two bridge shapes to suit different playing styles. The first is slightly curved allowing the strings to be bowed in chordal fashion with only the top string available for the melody line (the top two strings were often tuned in unison and bowed together). Set up like this the instrument responds well to tunings of G d g d? d? or G d a e? e? The alternative bridge is slightly higher with more curvature to allow individual bowing of all strings and would suit a tuning of D G d g d? or c G d a e? Each instrument is hand built to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain) and comes with 12 months warranty. A soft padded bag or fitted hard case and a choice of bows are available as optional extras if required.
Fiddle Kit The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use. An important feature of our fiddle kits is the inclusion of a mould to ensure success, even for the first time builder, so assembly of the body can begin immediately. The figured maple ribs are supplied pre-bent around the mould The neck is cut ready for final shaping and the peg holes are reamed to eliminate the need for any special tools. Traditional materials are used throughout including a maple back, a Swiss pine front and top quality gut strings & fretting. A fully dimensioned plan and instruction manual take the builder through the construction of the instrument in a clear and concise manner, with 'step by step' photographs further illustrating each stage. All the kits Include free access to our customer 'Helpline' should you need any advice on construction, setting-up or playing.
Fiddle Plan A fully dimensioned plan and a set of photographs illustrates each stage. The price includes the license to build one instrument for private use.
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