How to use this calculator

The calculator consolidates data from across the internet from research papers to photographs that I have scaled dimensions from. By entering your preferred instrument scale, and the number of strings the calculator will produce a set of drawing to build the instrument.

Critical Dimensions Drawings

Critical Dimensions

Name Key Dimension (mm) Comment

Suggested Build Process

String Material Recommendations

String # Note Gut Horse Hair Dacron (Multi-Strand) Fishing Line (Multi-Strand)