How do you make a rebec?

To make a rebec, you start by crafting a wooden body, typically shaped like a pear or hourglass, from a single piece of wood for resonance. Next, you carve out a neck and attach a fingerboard, ensuring it's properly set up for string placement. Traditionally, three gut or synthetic strings are strung across the body and neck, and a simple bridge is added to support them. Finally, you finish the instrument with varnish for protection and aesthetics, and it's ready to be played with a bow.