but thoughts are that it could be a Nicolas Morlot,
a luthier who also built good violins. Well known is
the Chevron type inlay. The bridge is a later addition
to my believe as the model is not similar to other
bridges on instruments of that time.
back: Apparently Cuban mahogany. Mahogany is also widely
used for fine furniture: However, the rarity of Cuban mahogany
and over harvesting of Honduras and Brazilian mahogany has
diminished their use. This typical wood is prone to cracking
however. This instrument is in good though not original
condition. It has a sweet and even voice over the different
strings. The inside of the soundbox has been veneered with
spruce as was quite common at that time.
bit of what was conventional, though the "Eight"
model was well known. Veneered with ebony.
used for the sides of this nice instrument.
ANONYMOUS MIRECOURT GUITAR (1825).
This instrument hasn't got a lot of decorations.
The soundboard apparently hasn't even been quarter sawn
being a sign of some cheapiness. After restoration this
guitar appears to be a very well balanced sounding
instrument with a nice and sweet voice.
These heels are quite common on french made guitars
of that period. This particular instrument has a wooden
binding on the back.
The soundboard apparently hasn't even been quarter sawn
being a sign of some cheapiness. After restoration this
guitar appears to be a very well balanced sounding
instrument with a nice and sweet voice.
This picture clearly shows the ivory frets while ebony has been
used for the highest frets. Note that fingerboard and
soundboard are in one line as was done up untill 1835.
used for the highest frets. Note that fingerboard and
soundboard are in one line as was done up untill 1835.
These heels are quite common on french made guitars
of that period. This particular instrument has a wooden
binding on the back.
The back of this Mirecourt guitar has been veneered
with a kind of mahogany on spruce. The neck has been
veneered with ebony. Violinlike pegs are used for tuners.
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