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The symphony is one of the earliest examples of a 'wheel-bowed' instrument,
the best known of which is the hurdy gurdy.
Like the hurdy gurdy it is played by turning a rosined wheel which touches
the strings causing them to vibrate whilst the different notes are produced by
depressing keys which stop the strings at different positions.
But the symphony's wheel is much smaller as it is totally enclosed within the
rectangular body of the instrument. The body also acts as the tangent box and
houses the soundboard and strings making the symphony an extremely compact
instrument.
The symphony produces a quiet melodic sound entirely suitable for indoor
playing and vocal accompaniment.
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RWC Symphony
The mediaeval pattern chosen for the Renaissance Workshop Company
symphony is based on 14th Century iconography and has one melody string (g) set
to a diatonic scale and two drones (D / G).
The tangents have been cleverly arranged so that different tuning modes can
be set within the diatonic scaling.
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Each instrument is entirely hand built to special order in our own workshops in Toledo (Spain) by experienced craftsmen and comes with 12
months warranty.
A simple hard case is available as
an optional extra if required.
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Symphony Kit
The same instrument is offered in kit form for home assembly.
The price includes the license to build one instrument for
private use.
The simplest of all the wheel-bowed family to build and ideal for the first
time kit builder.
Our kit includes a fully dimensioned plan, step-by-step photographs and a
detailed instruction manual.
The parts for the body are made from solid cherry and the sides are
pre-slotted to ensure complete accuracy of scaling even for the first time
builder. Beech tangents and Swiss pine soundboard, a brass handle and a set of
gut strings complete this fascinating kit.
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A fully dimensioned plan and instruction manual take the builder through the
construction of the instrument in a clear and concise manner, with 'step by
step' photographs further illustrating each stage.
All the kits Include
free access to our customer 'Helpline' should you need any advice on
construction, setting-up or playing.
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Symphony Plan
You can make the same instrument from scratch, following detailed
step-by-step instructions through the construction process in a clear and
concise manner.
A fully dimensioned plan and a set of photographs illustrates
each stage.
The price includes the license to build one instrument
for private use.
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RWC Finished and Kit
Viol |
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Symphony Accessories and Spare Parts
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