EMS THEORBO CHITARRONE ~ LUTE ~ BAROQUE ~ OUD Start Price USD 1,393.50 Current Price USD 1,393.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 End Time Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Location eBay See more about 'EMS THEORBO CHITARRONE ~ LUTE ~ BAROQUE ~ OUD' Description EMS Theorbo Lute EMS designed Theorbo dates back to the 1580's and was used to accompany the voice. It is a very large instrument (shipping weight 200lbs) and has 14 courses of strings, 6 single which are plucked and stopped on a fretted fingerboard like the strings of a guitar and 8 long single basses which are tuned to a scale and played only by plucking. The very large size and especially the length of its bass strings mean that it has a powerful sound. There are several different tunings documented but all are 're-entrant, which means the strings are not arranged in pitch order, highest to lowest.The theorbo, or chitarrone as it was known in Italy, evolved from the lute family and is described in Giulio Caccini's Nuove musiche 1600, as the preferred instrument to accompany the solo voice. The long, open bass strings, called diapasons, extended the theorbo's range beyond that of the renaissance lute and offered new musical possibilities, which composers soon exploited, giving birth to a solo repertoire for the instrument. The theorbo therefore became one of the most versatile and widely used instruments of the baroque period. In addition to an extensive solo repertoire, it served a vital role of figured bass in a continuo group or within a baroque orchestra. Designed by The Early Music Shop of Bradford, England. 14 courses of strings, 6 single. Shipped insured. Brand New! Hawaii/Alaska & PR please call for shipping quote. Florida residents add 7% sales tax. 1-800-315-9982 Damaged merchandise must be reported within three days of receipt for an exchange. If after the three day period you are still not satisfied with your purchase, we will refund returns, minus shipping (in original undamaged packing) within 7 days. For merchandise with free shipping, the buyer is responsible for actual cost of shipping. The actual shipping cost will be deducted from final refunded amount. A restocking fee of 20 percent shall apply. Very rarely it may be possible that an item will be out of stock, in which case refunds may be given. No refunds without prior approval. A customer RA number must be issued before we can except any return. Some items may require an additional fee for shipping to a P.O.Box address. No refunds will be issued beyond 30 days of time of receipt. We accept all Major Credit Cards and Pay-Pal. Attention Winning Bidder: Click Here for Zoovy Instant Checkout after the Auction is Over!     SquareTrade © AP6.0 Place a Bid!