What makes the GuitarViol unique

In this "Bistro Blog" installment, Jonathan explains the various attributes that make the GuitarViol an unusual "unique" instrument and what separates it from other string and fretted family instruments.

Category:

Music

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• Bowed Guitar
• Arpeggione
• Viola Da Gamba
• GuitarViol
• 300
• True Blood
• Watchmen
• CSI Miami
• Jimmy Page
• Sigur Ros
• Julio Revueltas

[234semaj]

how could i get an instrument like this?

[GuitarViols]

@234semaj I can't put a link here but if you go to guitarviols website (google it), that will get you in the right neighborhood :)

[GuitarViols]

@234semaj feel free to contact me anytime. guitarviols website (google;)

[guitboxchicken]

Do these use regular guitar strings?

[GuitarViols]

@guitboxchicken For years I have used D'Addario Chrome Flatwound Guitar but in more recent times have opted for Helicore Cello strings (mixed set of 1/4 and 4/4). They are 10 times more expensive but are the way to go as far as bowed performance is concerned.

[LNERfan]

What do you think a version of this with a guitar-styled headstock would be like?

[GuitarViols]

@LNERfan Thanks for your interest. Many years ago, I had such an example (20 years ago). Since then, I wanted to go for a different thing. After many years of playing these, I have found the classical tuner format (like classical guitar; only open headstock) to be far more user friendly. Stay tuned! :)

[123463117]

great

[Fieke1989]

Oh dear... This is just amazing! I've been in love with the Viol vor quite some time now, but I think this goes even further.... I'm seriously going to consider buying one. You really got me!

[joshabrady]

Detective Angel Batista!!!

[joshabrady]

Detective Angel Batista!!!

[voidistant]

i want one too

[risingxforce]

sweep picking just got 1000 times easier...