Gimbri

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A gimbri is a lute-like instrument, originating from North Africa.

The box-like body has a skin stretched over it, with the bridge held against the skin by string tension. The strings pass through a hole and then into the back of the body. The strings are made of sheep gut, and are tuned by adjusting leather bands on the neck. Some versions of the instrument have metal bells or rattles attached to the top of the neck, which jingle when the instrument is played.

It is also known as a sentir. Hassan Hakmoun is one of the central figures in bringing its sound to the world today. The Incredible String Band used the gimbri in a psych folk context in some of their 60's records.