Includes lutes, harps, dulcimers, harpsichords, etc. Judges may wish to consult Woodwork criteria for standards on techniques. More is acceptable. Most stringed instruments are period in some form.
Authenticity rests with detail and emphasis.
Difficulty and variety of materials used. Difficulty and variety of tools used. Difficulty and variety of construction techniques used. Difficulty and variety of decorative techniques used. Finishing techniques used.