This special Hardanger lute with four resonance strings is a joint research project of lute maker Lars Tørressen and Felemakeriet / Lukas Pawelka. Aim of the project was to develope a completely new musical instrument, which can be used for playing Norwegian folk music. The instrument combines the playing feel of a regular lute with a richness in overtones known from the Hardanger fiddle. This project was subsidised by Vestland fylkeskommune, Bergen kommune and Senter for folkemusikk og folkedans.