The oldest full-size guitar, by Belchior Dias | Rediscover Treasures: Legendary Musical Instruments

Did you know that the world’s oldest known full-size guitar is right here at MIM? Crafted by Belchior Dias more than 400 years ago, this baroque guitar features moveable gut frets that allowed players to alter its pitch and offers remarkable evidence of the earliest days of the world’s most popular instrument.
See it in Rediscover Treasures, presented by US Bank: MIM.org/special-exhibitions/r...
Gift of the Robert J. Ulrich and Diane Sillik Fund
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[@gastinod4267]

I can't believe you would insult Kurt Russell by leaving this piece of history intact.

[@ronaldnixon8226]

Yes

[@31cats]

I don’t even handle a 100.00 guitar on anything but a carpeted floor😂 I have seen so many accidents over the years that defy imagination.Ive had a small object bounce from one shelf to another and knock an heavy metal tool off a shelf that went through a guitar. I’ve seen people bump something and create a domino effect into instruments etc.Ive dropped guitars,I’ve forgotten to close a case and pick it up and have the guitar smash on the floor.Anytime I have an expensive instrument I always am unbelievable careful.this guy is playing it on a hard floor if it drops it will smash for sure.

[@probindemufhoes42069]

Can't believe dude is handling a 400+ year old instrument without gloves