Instruments

The stringed instrument part of the instrument collection of Andrew Charman-Williams. In addition he has keyboards, drums/percussion, harmonicas, tin whistles, saxophones and other instruments.

  • kit built OOO guitar

    Andrew Charman-Williams OOO guitar Rosewood back and sides built using a kit

  • Regal Tiple

    The tiple has many different variations depending on which part of America (mainly South America) they are from. The Regal tiple is of the North American variety developed by Martin in around 1919. It is similar in size to a tenor ukulele but has ten steel strings arranged in four courses. Typical tuning is A4/A3, D4/D3/D4, F#4/F#3/F#4, B3/B3. This tiple is currently unplayable as it needs repairs to the headstock.

  • banjo mandolin

    An old banjo mandolin by an unknown maker. Head is splitting along one edge so it could do with replacement but as it is mainly a wall-hanger it is not a priority.

  • electric octave mandolin

  • Troubadour Gervaise mandola

  • Lark in the Morning octave mandolin

  • Bruceweiart mandola

  • Liu Xi Violin

  • Balalaika

    The balalaika is an instrument of Russian origin. It has 3 strings with a typical tuning of E4, E4, A4.

  • Phin

    The phin is an instrument from Thailand. It has 3 strings with a typical tuning of E A E. Like dulcimers it has diatonic rather than chromatic frets.

  • unknown single string instrument

    Looks a bit like an ektara or tumbi but has the second resonator at the back.

  • unknown bowed instrument

    I have forgotten what this is so will have to find out. It is a single string instrument for use with a bow.

    Possibly a rebab or rebaba which do have a wide range of shapes depending on which country they are from.

  • Oud

    The oud is of middle-eastern origin and is a precursor to the lute. This one has 11 strings arranged in 6 courses. Common tunings are D2, G2/G2, A2/A2, D3/D3, G3/G3, C4/C4 or C2, F2/F2 A2/A2, D3/D3, G3/G3, C4/C4. Unlike lutes ouds are fretless.

  • Kora

    The kora is an instrument from West Africa with the body made of a gourd covered in animal skin. It has 21 strings and has similarities to a harp in that strings are not fretted, however playing techniques are very different to the harp. This one has guitar tuners rather than the traditional leather rings.

  • Lokanga voatavo (also known as Tzetze or zeze)

    I think this is a lokanga voatavo (lokango voatovo) or tzetze or zeze which is a small African instrument. This one has 3 strings on a stick attached to a gourd.

  • Sanxian

    The sanxian is a traditional fretless 3 string instrument from China with snake skin used as the head.

  • Baglama Saz

    The saz (or bağlama) is an instrument of middle-eastern origin. Naming conventions vary a bit but this larger saz is often known as a bağlama. I also have a smaller one known as a cura saz.

  • Cura Saz

    The cura saz is an instrument of middle-eastern origin, especially the areas around Turkey. Naming conventions vary a bit but this small saz is often known as a cura saz. I also have a larger one known as a bağlama saz.

  • Pipa

    The pipa or Chinese lute is a traditional Chinese instrument with four strings. Typical tuning is A2, D3, E3, A3. One of the tuning pegs on this pipa is broken and needs repair or replacement.

  • Sitar

    The sitar is an instrument of Indian origin.

  • Artist Guitars MSL110 lap steel guitar

  • Ashton CG-44CEQ electric-acoustic nylon string guitar

  • Andrew Tatnell mandola

    A mandola made by Andrew Tatnell mandolins from Australia. It has a King Billy pine top, tiger myrtle back, sides and neck, gidgee fretboard, ebony bridge and a K&K pickup.

  • unknown violin

  • Ashton electric violin