200 years ago…

The first Arpeggione was created in 1823 by Johann Stauffer, an Austrian luthier and a true innovator of his time, for the guitar virtuoso Vincent Schuster.

The great composer Franz Schubert was so enamored of the instrument that he wrote a sonata for it – he named it the Arpeggione Sonata. After a period of mass popularity, the instrument was largely forgotten. In our days, interest in the Arpeggione is reawakening, and I am proud to be one of the leaders of this revival.

The uniqueness of this instrument is that it can be played as a guitar, using all known techniques. It can also be played with a bow, like a cello.

And now…

Arpeggione instrument by Pavel Goldberg on Sketchfab

Specifications:

Dimensions
Total length:    48″ 21/64  –  1227.5 mm.
Body length:    25″ –  637 mm.
Upper width:  12″ 7/8  –  327.5 mm.  
Middle width: 8″ 39/128  – 211 mm.   
Lower width: 15″ –  381 mm.  
Rib height:   5″ 25/64  –  137 mm
Side width:  4″ 21/64  –  110 mm
Scale length: 26″ 25/32 in  –  680 mm.
Nut width:  2″  –  50 mm.
Strings spacing on fridge:  3 35/64  –  90 mm

Materials
Body sides and back: Maple/Mahogany/Rosewood
Body top: European spruce AAA – grade
Bridge: Maple
Neck:  Maple
Frets:  Neusilber
Finishing:  Natural wax

Strings:  D’Addario Flat Tops for acoustic guitar