With the shorter scale of 20", this cittern lies about halfway between a bouzouki and mandolin. The advantage here is closer fret increments which allow for faster picking and less finger stretch, and the low 5th course acts as a drone or for partial chord fingering.
The scale is long enough to facilitate ringing out some rhythm chords without sounding tinny and the deep body design warms up the treble range.
Available as flat-top. Carved top? enquire.
Scroll down to hear audio files or check out some demo vids.
Base price from $4150 USD / €3575 for flat-top, including case.
Carved top? Enquire.

Specifications
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20" Scale length
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14" body width / 355mm
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3 3/8" body depth / 86mm
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1 11/16" nut width / 44mm
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14 fret neck
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tuning : GDADA, GDGDG,...
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strings : .010,.016,.025,.035,.050
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unison or octave stringing
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Cittern, Nyberg short scale/ Sapele body ; Sitka Spruce top

Cittern, short scale demo/ Rosewood body; Cedar top/ Nyberg Instruments Video

Nyberg Short-scale Cittern Demo, 20"


