Nyberg Flat-top Long-Scale Cittern Demo ; 10 string Irish Bouzouki

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25.25" scale length Cittern
Tuned in Unison DGDAD,
gauges .012 ; .018pb ; .030 ; .046 ; .056
Indian rosewood body , sitka spruce flat-top
Bloodwood binding
15.5" wide body, approx. 3 1/2" deep
gotoh gold 510i baby minis w/ebony knobs
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[@davidkeeley8473]

it looks and sounds beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@nyberginstruments401]

And thanks for the feedback, David. I really appreciate it.

[@dwightalfred]

Very beautiful. Resonant.

[@nyberginstruments401]

Thanks!

[@dwightalfred]

@@nyberginstruments401 I am an instrument builder and tuner (steeldrums) and an amateur Spanish guitar player myself. So I have an acute ear for balance and great tone. Check me out at Dwight Alfred Steelpan Tuner.

[@nyberginstruments401]

@@dwightalfred Wonderful! I love steel drums. I'll check out your work.

[@mccypr]

Nice! Thanks!!! Happy New Year!!!✌️😎🌞🥂🥂

[@nyberginstruments401]

Thank-you! And to you as well.

[@brucechamberlin7581]

Where can you buy strings for a long scale cittern?

[@nyberginstruments401]

Yes. In the case of my tailpieces, which are for ball end, I can put together sets from single strings. Best way to do it is from juststrings.com and their bulk pb singles.

[@kenspooner7192]

Sounds MY T FINE

[@michaeljking]

That resonance! This instrument has a lot of music it wants to play!

[@nyberginstruments401]

Thanks, Michael. I agree. I almost like the tone more than the carved-tops - way more sustain.

[@julianlongden4054]

That's a beauty

[@nyberginstruments401]

Thanks, Julian.

[@mccypr]

Nice! Will the same gauge of strings work for the shorter scaled instrument - same tuning? Thanks!

[@nyberginstruments401]

For the most part, if you are referring to the long-scale cittern I build which is 24". But, I would recommend increasing the lower course up to 58s.

[@mccypr]

@@nyberginstruments401 Thanks much!

[@TirikitaBlogspot]

Love that bloodwood binding. Is there a change of string or scale length that can bring out that Low D a little more, or is that a facet of bracing?

[@nyberginstruments401]

Thanks. Bloodwood is very pretty :) Yes, one could upgrade that low D from 58s to 60s. That would generate more power. Using red spruce for the topwood could also possibly, promote a crisp-er tone. There is an audio recording of this one on soundcloud at soundcloud.com/nyberginstruments/flat-top-ls-cittern-unison-strung-rosewood-sitka-spruce?in=nyberginstruments/sets/nyberg-long-scale-citterns-sound-samples

[@nyberginstruments401]

correction. It is strung with .056" PBs for the low D. Bumping up to 58 would boost power. That's what I meant to say :)

[@saoirsepaddy]

Hi Lawrence One word '' WOOW :)

[@nyberginstruments401]

Thanks! I am also wowed by the tone. I am very happy with it.