Sitka Spruce (top) and Curly Pear (back and sides). Ebony fingerboard, tail piece, hand carved tuning pegs. Ink decorations  based on Celtic designs on sides. Painted decoration on head. Length: 61 cm. Width 21 cm.

Price:  $4500.  Cherry case:  $1800

Hardanger Fiddles (hardingfele) originated in the Hardanger fjord area of southwestern Norway around 1650. Great variations exist, but the distinguishing feature is a set of sympathetic strings under the fingerboard which add resonating overtones to the sound. 

This Hardanger-inspired fiddle has the same string length as the “standard” Hardanger.  With a proper set of Hardanger fiddle strings, it can be tuned up to the pitch usually used by players of Norwegian music.