La Bella ML450 Laud

The laud is a tenor-pitched member of the Spanish cittern family and is tuned one octave lower than the Bandurria. It is a large flat-backed pear-shaped instrument with origins tracing back to the 12th century when the Arabic influence left its musical mark on the Iberian Peninsula. 12-String Set, 6 Courses Plain Steel & Silver-Plated Wound Loop-Ends Tuning: G#2 G#2, C#3 C#3, F#3 F#3, B3 B3, E4 E4, A4 A4 String gauges listed in courses from right (highest note) to left (lowest note): .012P & .012P .017P & .017P .021W & .021W .027W & .027W .033W & .033W .042W & .042W Made in the USA with American Wire Packaged using MAP Technology (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) to prevent tarnishing and ensure freshness