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.
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 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 .
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
0:52 This is tuned like a Guitar with a capo on the 3rd Fret aka Terz Tuning.
Magma makes good string sets for it which sound very cool.
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 .
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.
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.
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Esteve instruments are quite lovely.
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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.
What a beautiful instrument! There is a picture of Steve Howe playing a guitar similar to this, but it has a wood soundhole cover.
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
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!
Magma LA110 Strings would sound great
Mr. Fernandez, where do you find these guitars?
Hi, I have this Laud for sale contact me at ron@fernandezmusic.com
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.
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