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BUTHOD, LUTHIER
Eleve du St. Vuillaume, a Paris
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| The Jerome Thibouville-Lamy workshops acquired the Buthod brand around 1885, this subsequently became one of their top models along with the Barnabetti, they are very well made from good materials and with nicely carved scrolls and "F" holes. This example is in sound condition, although there are two repaired splits hence the very low price. Both splits are on the right hand side, the lower split runs up to the bottom eye of the F hole and can be seen in the photo, the upper split is also just visible. They have been correctly repaired and cleated on the inside and do not affect the playability in any way. The back length is: 14.1/8 inches, (35.8cm.) Set up with high quality ebony fittings, Pro-Arte strings and supplied in a new case. An instrument with a beautiful full tone, the bass is sonorous and the treble is sweet. Very reasonably priced! |
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