German guitar by Carl RUCKMICH in FREIBURG
Labelled: “Carl Ruckmich / Grosshersog Bad. Hoflieferant // Musikhaus / Freibourg i B.”
Stamped on the head: “Musikhaus Ruckmich / Freiburg ; B.”
Back and ribs of maple. Spruce table with herringbone filets.
Back varnished neck and peghead.
6 ebony pegs.
Sounding length: 63,4cm.
Total length: 93,5cm
We have few informations about this maker and dealer, working in Bade-Wurtemberg in the second part of the 19th. c.
Bibliography:
Günter Dullat: “Verzeichnis der Holz-und Mettallblasintrumentenmacher auf deutschprachigem Gebeit von 1500 bis Mitte des 20. Jahrunderts.” p.396.
William Waterhouse: “New Langwill Index”, p. 340.
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