Detail photos of the Smithsonian Scheitholt

Showing the staple frets and the upper soundhole, which on this particular copy is a natural walnut knot-hole. Also shown is the noder and tuning wrench. The original had an unusual type of slot-head screw for tuning pins.

Showing the lower soundhole, ebony bridge and endpins. The endpins of the original were common brad nails.

 

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