Viola d'amore (6+6 strings) 14 inches (4/4 violin size) The viola d'amore was used in the Baroque period (especially from the late 17th to the early 18th century), and is a stringed instrument that is classified more closely to the gamba family than the violin family. It is played by resting it on the shoulder like a violin or viola, and it has strings that are played with a bow (playing strings), and strings that are only strung and called sympathetic strings. The resonance of the sympathetic strings creates reverberation, and its characteristic sound is a sweet, warm tone that envelops the listener. Even in later periods, there are a few pieces of music that use this instrument because of its unique sweet and warm tone. Instruments with sympathetic strings include the baryton, which is similar to the gamba, and the Norwegian folk instrument Hardanger fiddle (Hardingfele). The body length is 14 inches, which is almost the same size as a 4/4 violin. It is a standard specification of 6+6 strings (6 playing strings + 6 sympathetic strings). Natural gut strings are used for the playing strings (the 6th string is nylon), and the tuning is in D major, assuming Baroque pitch (A=415Hz). Included items ・Instrument body ・Bow (new Baroque model) ・Hard case (new, with hygrometer, blanket, and shoulder strap) Fully adjusted (bridge adjustment, peg adjustment, sound post adjustment, polishing, cleaning, overall adjustment). There are some small scratches on the body from the time of manufacture, but it is in a new and clean condition. It has been adjusted and maintained, so you can use it immediately after tuning. ※In addition to this, we also handle rare stringed instruments such as early instruments (gamba and pochette), so please take a look.