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| Colibri vielle with 3, 4 or 7 strings |
The design and manufacturing is simplified: only one bridge, external axis, small wheel, drones on the same side. And consequently: affordable prices |
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| Chifonie 4 strings and 2 or 3 melodics | Reconstucted from 13th and 14th iconography,its keyboard with tilting keys, allows a flexible contact with strings. | ![]() |
| Belvoir 3 strings, diatonic (+3 alterations) or chromatic keyboard , 2 melodics and a drone or 3 melodics | Reconstructed from 13th iconography (Belvoir Castle MS). Little organistrum (2 feet lengh), adapted to medieval singing | ![]() |
| Rose 3 strings, diatonic (+3 alterations) or chromatic keyboard , 2 melodics and a drone or 3 melodics |
Reconstructed from 14th iconography (the "Roman de la Rose" manuscript and the triptych of Piedra monastery) |
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Mersenne 4 4 strings and 2 melodics |
These models inspired by "Harmonie Universelle" from Marin Mersenne 1627. Characterised by a great conceptual simplicity. Exists with 4 or 7 strings. Equipped with sliding keys, Mersenne 7 is equipped with magnetic capos and adjustable wheel heignt. |
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Mersenne 7 7 strings and 3 melodics 3 to 8 sensors |
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e7t |
Electric model with 7 stringse, Alto or Tenor. The pressure of each melodic string ajustable quickly with a lever that can also to remove strings from the wheel. With cable, preamp and 4 sensors |
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Hermeline 8 strings and 4 melodics 4 to 8 sensors |
Alto with 4 melodics, a great musical pleasure with magnetic sensors and 8 input (1 by string) preamp.
Equipped with sliding keys, Equipped with magnetic capos and adjustable wheel heignt, sypathetic strings... | ![]() |
Ovoïde 8 strings and 4 melodics 4 to 8 sensors |
Equipped with tilting keys, magnetic capos, adjustable wheel heignt, 4 melodics and 4 drones | ![]() |
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Trilobée |
This
sliding keys model is inspired from 16th century begining, particularly
from Saint Martin au bois abbey. Equipped with all new innovations
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geared pegs, adjustable wheel heignt... ) The alto and tenor model is equipped with melodic capos for changing open melodic strings from G to A or B C D for example |
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Esquisse
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This model is a creation inspired by old and recent iconography. It can be used for ancient or current music interpretation. Equipped with all new innovations (sliding capos, adjustable wheel heignt... ) You can choose it with wheel lid and keyboard lid or not The alto and tenor model is equipped with melodic capos for changing open melodic strings from G to A or B C D for example The sound resonnance of compact Esquisse is more for medium and treble sounds, melody strings can be tuned between C3 and G4 Esquisse soprano or alto melody strings can be tuned why lower frequency G2 G3 G4 for example For tenor I tried a G1 (49Hz) G2 G3 tuning, and it's gives a good bass sound |
Compact Esquisse (without lids)![]() Esquisse ![]() Esquisse Tenor ![]() |
