Cittern

A very versatile instrument, with the additional course added avoids large stretches on the fretboard when playing melody. Slightly longer scale than the octave mandolin.

  • 24 frets/597mm scale
  • Width at nut: 42mm
  • Strings: .010, .018, .022, .032,.042 ~ for tuning DADGD
  • Price: £785.00

There is no standard tuning for the Cittern, but these seem to be the favourites:

  • G D G D G
  • F C G D G
  • G C G C G
  • G C G D G

With suitable string gauges can also tune to open G tuning:

  • G D B D G