Cittern

Hand Made Citterns

Generally a 10 string instrument with a large body and a scale length of 58cm. The Cittern is a very versatile instrument and is equally suited to melody, rhythm or accompaniment. Tonal characteristics are similar to the Large Body Bouzouki with a full and rich tone, excellent sustain and projection.

Standard tunings:
Cittern – GCGCG / GDADA / ADGAD / ADADA

Top - European spruce
Back and sides - Indian rosewood
Neck - Brazilian mahogany
Fingerboard - ebony
Bridge – ebony
Saddle & nut - bone
Machine heads - gold-plated Gotoh
Tailpiece - solid brass
Adjustable truss rod

Mandolins, Mandolas, Bouzoukis, Citterns