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7-string bass viol
after Michel Colichon, Paris 1691
The original of this big Colichon has a flamed walnut back, ribs from fruitwood and a painted ornament and purfling on the 5-piece bent front. It has no purfling on the back, as seems normal on French viols. The original 'pirate' head sits on a new neck and pegbox.
Body length 70.8 cm, string length ca. 72 cm.
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Claas B. Harders - Viola da gamba
Marin Marais - Prélude en harpegement
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For this live recording Claas is using his Colichon copy
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