This is a great introduction to Bowed Lyres, The two stringed model is based on the earlier models of Finnish Jouhikko but with Crwth like soundholes.
Tuned to G/D or G/C they are usually strung with Black Horsehair
These are a small and light portable instrument, the simplest Lyre I offer.
Custom carved out model
I hollow these from a plank of timber, lime, tulip poplar, maple, alder, spruce with separate soundboard of German Spruce. 5 months from order,
This model comes with bow, natural, golden or dark brown antique finish. Painted finishes using Swedish paints based on egg and linseed oil is also an option,
from £750 free UK delivery, Worldwide shipping £45
Standard model
My Standard model is Made of Spruce, Tulipwood and Cherry and comes with a bow, these are made from separate pieces glued together and are available 3 months from order, Natural or antique brown finishes
from £550 free UK delivery, Worldwide shipping £55
Pine Cases with chenille lining an extra £75
please email if you are interested
Custom models available to order
More information to follow
Corwen Ap Broch has been making and playing his reconstruction for some time now tuned to G/D and his instruments have made their way to a museum in Shetland. Below is a video introduction
You can read his experiences on his website here
Plans are also available from my shop pages
