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1902 catalog 1923 catalog

This style of lute was popularized by swedish singer/lute player Sven Scholander (1860-1936). Specifications: 12-string Bass Lute. Tuned E-H-G-D-A-E-D-C-H-A-G-F. Round back. Spruce top. Maple back & sides. Mosaic bound top. Mosaic rosette. Unbound rosewood fingerboard. Rosewood bridge with ivory saddle and bridge pins. Ivory strap button. Engraved nickel plated tuners. Mahogany finished back & sides. Natural finished top. Introduced: ca 1900 ca 1907: Also available in six additional more ornamented versions and three more versions with rosewood back & sides at a higher price. ca 1923: Mosaic and white celluloid bound top. Mosaic and white celluloid rosette. Maple neck. Unbound rosewood fingerboard with varied mother-of-pearl inlay. Bone bridge saddle and bridge pins. Bone strap button. Golden brown finish. Also available with mother-of-pearl and celluloid rosette. De Luxe version available: Rosewood back & sides. White back seams. Mother-of-pearl and celluloid bound top. Mother-of-pearl and celluloid rosette. Single-bound rosewood fingerboard with varied mother-of-pearl inlay. Bone bridge pins with mother-of-pearl inlay. Silver plated tuners with mother-of-pearl buttons. Earliest known example: none Latest known example: none