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Fluted-back 'Dias model' vihuela with African blackwood* back ribs, SL 56cm.

*The original Dias vihuela is made virtually entirely of African blackwood (dalbergia melanoxylon); for more infromation, please refer to the first section of my research article The Belchior Dias 1581 Vihuela (notes to the drawing and other observations).

Dias model vihuela with african blackwood back ribs

Fluted-back vihuela front and back

Fluted ribs in african blackwood at neck join Fluted ribs in african blackwood at lower body end

Fluted back vihuela end view in perspective Fluted back vihuela end view

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