Scandinavian Viking Musical Instruments & Kravik Lyres

Kravik Lyre - handcrafted Norwegian-style plucked lyre inspired by medieval Scandinavian music. Features 7 nylon or nylgut strings tuned ACDEFGa for a warm, bright, and resonant tone. Bowl-shaped body and curved arms follow traditional Kravik Lyre design. Made from cedar or curly maple with maple stringholder and bridge, offering clear projection and expressive timbre. 1/4" sound output makes it ideal for singers, folk musicians, reenactors, and collectors of historical instruments. Perfect for Nordic folk, Viking and medieval reenactment, ritual, ambient, and solo performance, recreating the authentic sound of ancient Scandinavian skalds.

Cernunnos Kravik Lyre - handcrafted Norwegian-style plucked lyre with an original engraved top inspired by ancient mythology and medieval Scandinavian music. This instrument can feature 7 to 11 strings, offering a wide tonal range and expressive dynamics suitable for both simple melodies and complex harmonic playing. The bowl-shaped body and curved arms follow traditional Kravik Lyre design, providing warm resonance and clear projection. Depending on the build, the lyre may be crafted from spruce, cedar, maple, or alder, each wood contributing its own character to the sound. Designed for singers, folk musicians, reenactors, and collectors of historical instruments. Ideal for Nordic folk, Viking and medieval reenactment, ritual, ambient, and solo performance, evoking the atmosphere of ancient skalds and Northern myth.

Raven Kravik Lyre is an original Kravik-style lyre inspired by Norse mythology and the symbol of the raven. The instrument features an engraved top with a detailed raven motif and a bold asymmetric silhouette rooted in Viking aesthetics. Built with a pine body, birch top, and maple bridge and stringholder, it produces a clear, focused tone with a warm and balanced response. The 7-string setup in ACDEFGa tuning makes this lyre intuitive and expressive for solo playing, ritual music, storytelling, and historical reenactment. Steel tuning pegs ensure stable and precise tuning, while the handcrafted construction highlights its authentic Scandinavian character.

Kantele also known as Kokle or Gusli – handcrafted Nordic plucked string instrument rooted in ancient Finnish and Karelian musical traditions. Known for its clear, bell-like tone and hypnotic resonance, the kantele is ideal for melodic playing, drones, and meditative soundscapes. Traditionally played on the lap or table, the kantele features a simple yet elegant body shape that emphasizes natural resonance and sustain. Depending on the model, it may include multiple strings arranged for diatonic or modal tuning, making it suitable for both traditional folk music and modern ambient performance. Widely used in Nordic folk, ritual music, sound healing, and solo acoustic playing, the kantele evokes the calm, mystical atmosphere of Northern landscapes and ancient songs.