I have exactly this laud...made by Esteve in Valencia, Spain in 1982. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it (privately) but it's undergoing restoration . Loved hearing how you have tuned yours and really enjoyed listening to the music you played on it. Thank you for posting the video.
I have just bought this instrument from a seller and am enjoying it a lot . mine is a 115. As a guitar player it gives me a whole new instrument to explore .
0:50 This Tuning is essentially the same as a Guitar w/ a capo on the 3rd Fret aka "Terz" Tuning (G, C, F, Bb, D, G) so it's great for covering alot of old music written for Terz Guitar.
I imported thousand of guitars from Esteve in Valencia and a small number of Lauds, bandurrias and Spanish mandolins. The lauds have a very interesting tone and can be tuned in a variety of ways. Steve Howe had a special open tuning. Technically the laud is considered to be a modern cittern. There are a few old methods for this instrument in Spanish. I expect that someone has posted them on the internet.
@@FernandezMusic Lots of Latin American and Spanish instruments (like Bandurrias and Lauds) use both a Classical Guitar Tie Block Bridge & Tailpiece because it allows the top to vibrate more freely, reduces the "curling" stress around the bridge in the soundboard, and gives the instrument a bit more volume and a slinkier feel.
@@FernandezMusic I recognize that Tuning, it's the same as a Guitar w/ a capo on the 3rd Fret aka Terz Tuning. Magma makes great Laud Strings, LA100 is Nylon & LA110 is Steel.
Yes this is a Spanish Laud. The Cuban Laud has a string length of about 400mm while the Spanish laud has string length of 470mm. The Spanish laud is typically tuned: G# G#, C#C#, F#F#, bb, ee, aa--from the 12th to the 1st string. The Cuban Laud is typically tuned: DD, F#F#, BB, ee, aa, dd. Either instrument can have a single round sound hole or a "f" soundholes.
@@RockStarOscarStern634 Yes, I have tuned it like a terz guitar which as you recognized is simply classical guitar tuning at the 3rd fret. This tuning makes the laud simple to learn for a guitar player.
@@FernandezMusic Marty Robbins & Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins play the Terz Guitar, there's alot of old 19th Century Repertoire written for Terz Guitar, & so this Tuning works great for it.
Found this cos I was looking for footage of someone playing a 12 string classical guitar- I have one but not in playable condition so wanted to hear what it sounds like, and this is the closest I managed. Coincidentally it's also made by Esteve!
No, this is not a Cuban Laud. The Cuban Laud has a string length of about 400mm while the Spanish laud has string length of 470mm. The Spanish laud is typically tuned: G# G#, C#C#, F#F#, bb, ee, aa--from the 12th to the 1st string. The Cuban Laud is typically tuned: DD, F#F#, BB, ee, aa, dd. Either instrument have had a single round sound hole or a "f" soundholes.
Hi Ron, just wanted to thank you again for connecting me with Jon Griffin, I’ve really been enjoying the Esteve tenor laúd, I thought you might find it interesting that I successfully converted it to a cuatro puertorriqueño and it sounds amazing!
Yes, I have one Spanish laud for sale. I am in Anacortes, Washington. Contact me by phone 949-856-1537 or on my Fernandez Music website. It is not convenient to communicate with you on this website.
I have exactly this laud...made by Esteve in Valencia, Spain in 1982. It was in pretty rough shape when I bought it (privately) but it's undergoing restoration .
Loved hearing how you have tuned yours and really enjoyed listening to the music you played on it. Thank you for posting the video.
Fernandez Music
Esteve instruments are quite lovely.
I have just bought this instrument from a seller and am enjoying it a lot . mine is a 115. As a guitar player it gives me a whole new instrument to explore .
0:50 This Tuning is essentially the same as a Guitar w/ a capo on the 3rd Fret aka "Terz" Tuning (G, C, F, Bb, D, G) so it's great for covering alot of old music written for Terz Guitar.
Magma makes good string sets for it which sound very cool.
I imported thousand of guitars from Esteve in Valencia and a small number of Lauds, bandurrias and Spanish mandolins. The lauds have a very interesting tone and can be tuned in a variety of ways. Steve Howe had a special open tuning. Technically the laud is considered to be a modern cittern. There are a few old methods for this instrument in Spanish. I expect that someone has posted them on the internet.
0:52 This is tuned like a Guitar with a capo on the 3rd Fret aka Terz Tuning.
What a beautiful instrument! There is a picture of Steve Howe playing a guitar similar to this, but it has a wood soundhole cover.
Fernandez Music
I noticed that this instrument has a Classical Guitar Tie Block bridge & Tailpiece system.
That is correct. It is typical for this instrument in Spain.
@@FernandezMusic Lots of Latin American and Spanish instruments (like Bandurrias and Lauds) use both a Classical Guitar Tie Block Bridge & Tailpiece because it allows the top to vibrate more freely, reduces the "curling" stress around the bridge in the soundboard, and gives the instrument a bit more volume and a slinkier feel.
2:28 Plays Bach's Minuet in G Major (but sounding in Bb Major because this is tuned like a Terz Guitar).
I am glad that you recognized it. I had forgotten that I played it on this instrument. I have this instrument for sale.
@@FernandezMusic I recognize that Tuning, it's the same as a Guitar w/ a capo on the 3rd Fret aka Terz Tuning. Magma makes great Laud Strings, LA100 is Nylon & LA110 is Steel.
0:54 Terz Guitar Tuning which is the same as a Standard Guitar w/ a Capo on the 3rd Fret.
Magma LA100 Strings would sound interesting
Magma LA110 Strings would sound great
That is a Laúd Español. The Laúd Cubano is shorter and the tuning is a little different.
Yes this is a Spanish Laud. The Cuban Laud has a string length of about 400mm while the Spanish laud has string length of 470mm. The Spanish laud is typically tuned: G# G#, C#C#, F#F#, bb, ee, aa--from the 12th to the 1st string. The Cuban Laud is typically tuned: DD, F#F#, BB, ee, aa, dd. Either instrument can have a single round sound hole or a "f" soundholes.
@@FernandezMusic However this is tuned like a Terz Guitar (or a Guitar w/ a Capo on the 3rd Fret).
@@RockStarOscarStern634 Yes, I have tuned it like a terz guitar which as you recognized is simply classical guitar tuning at the 3rd fret. This tuning makes the laud simple to learn for a guitar player.
@@FernandezMusic Marty Robbins & Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins play the Terz Guitar, there's alot of old 19th Century Repertoire written for Terz Guitar, & so this Tuning works great for it.
@@FernandezMusic It's also great for playing songs like "Time After Time" arranged by Philip Kern
Found this cos I was looking for footage of someone playing a 12 string classical guitar- I have one but not in playable condition so wanted to hear what it sounds like, and this is the closest I managed. Coincidentally it's also made by Esteve!
Mr. Fernandez, where do you find these guitars?
Hi, I have this Laud for sale contact me at ron@fernandezmusic.com
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This is actually a cuban laúd
No, this is not a Cuban Laud. The Cuban Laud has a string length of about 400mm while the Spanish laud has string length of 470mm. The Spanish laud is typically tuned: G# G#, C#C#, F#F#, bb, ee, aa--from the 12th to the 1st string. The Cuban Laud is typically tuned: DD, F#F#, BB, ee, aa, dd. Either instrument have had a single round sound hole or a "f" soundholes.
Hi Ron, just wanted to thank you again for connecting me with Jon Griffin, I’ve really been enjoying the Esteve tenor laúd, I thought you might find it interesting that I successfully converted it to a cuatro puertorriqueño and it sounds amazing!
@@FernandezMusic hello Sir,
I am interested for an laud.
Any available please?
Contact info please?
Warmest Regards
Yes, I have one Spanish laud for sale. I am in Anacortes, Washington. Contact me by phone 949-856-1537 or on my Fernandez Music website. It is not convenient to communicate with you on this website.
@@FernandezMusic This Tuning however is the same as a Terz Guitar which is an old 19th Century tuning.