A Viennese-style 15-string contra guitar (Schrammel guitar) ...

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£1,500 - £2,000

A Viennese-style 15-string contra guitar (Schrammel guitar) made by master luthier Ignaz Roider of Munich (1866-1956). The guitar features a conventional six-string next and a fretless nine string neck supporting base strings. This style of guitar was originally invented in Vienna during the 19th century and used in folk music, Austrian ‘Schrammel’ music, and jazz music.