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Luthier
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A luthier is a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments that have a neck and a sound box.
Modern luthier's workshop, Cremona (2007)
Modern luthier's workshop, Cremona (2007)
A luthier tunes the bridge of a violin.
A luthier tunes the bridge of a violin.
Oud luthier on Mohamed Ali Street in Cairo, Egypt
Oud luthier on Mohamed Ali Street in Cairo, Egypt
A luthier building classical guitars in Madrid, Spain
A luthier building classical guitars in Madrid, Spain
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A lute is any plucked string instrument with a neck and a deep round back enclosing a hollow cavity, usually with a sound hole or opening in the body. It may be either fretted or unfretted.
Renaissance lute in 2013
Renaissance lute in 2013
Ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting players with long-necked lutes, 18th Dynasty (c. 1350 BC).
Ancient Egyptian tomb painting depicting players with long-necked lutes, 18th Dynasty (c. 1350 BC).
Hellenistic banquet scene from 1st century A.D., Hadda, Gandhara. Lute player with short-necked lute, far right.
Hellenistic banquet scene from 1st century A.D., Hadda, Gandhara. Lute player with short-necked lute, far right.
Lute in Pakistan, Gandhara, probably Butkara in Swat, Kushan Period (1st century-320)
Lute in Pakistan, Gandhara, probably Butkara in Swat, Kushan Period (1st century-320)