Telesforo Julve - - Bandurria - Spain - 1932

LAUD of the mythical Spanish luthier TELESFORO JULVE,

Dating from the late 20th century, early 1900s, with wooden pegs (12 courses) and entirely in solid wood

traditional manufacture, dating according to the inner label from 1932. (information from the label: address Mariana Pineda, 4, no phone)

The LAUD was a Spanish instrument used in traditional Spanish and Latino acoustic ensembles (see the film Buena Vista Social Club), of the family of bandurrias (but larger) from which it is distinguished by its 6 x 2 strings
This instrument is played with a pick (provided), a period capo is also provided.
It is in solid wood:
Top in spruce
Back and sides in Walnut
body with angular contours, with pointed shoulders, characteristic of the type of picos
Two large curved soundholes, accompanied by small decorative openings
Bridge in wood and a metal tailpiece fixed to the bottom of the body

Nut width at the headstock: 50mm
Scale length: 465mm
Instrument height: 81cm
Body width: 325mm

Some blemishes and small dings (normal for an instrument almost a century old), but in good condition given its age. The frets are worn, but it is playable without fretwear. If you want to bring it to “perfect,” you may need to consider a re-fretting

With new strings

A genuine historic antique instrument from a very great luthier.

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