Building a 7 Course Renaissance Lute

In October 2020, I purchased instrument plans from luthier David Van Edwards and began my lute making journey.

What I’ve done so far:

Building the Form

Where I’m currently at:

Completing the form and fixing a few mistakes. Notice how much space there is between the ribs and the “spine.” For comparison on how this should look, see this sample lesson from the plan maker’s site.