Sutton Hoo Lyre

sh6
490,00
Authentic Sutton Hoo Lyre
This instrument is in stock now!
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Wooden tuning pegs
7 nylon strings
ACDEFGA optimal tuning
Tuning key and additional tuning peg included

Body - Maple
Top - Maple
Bridge - Curly Maple
Stringholder - Maple

Video Sample:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yDToJ30GHSM
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Sutton Hoo Lyre - handcrafted Anglo-Saxon-style plucked lyre inspired by the famous Sutton Hoo archaeological finds. Features a solid wood body, wooden tuning pegs, and nylon or nylgut strings for a warm, bright, and resonant tone. The body has a traditional rectangular shape with slightly curved arms, faithfully recreating the design of early medieval lyres. Perfect for historical reenactment, solo performance, or ensemble play, it suits singers, folk musicians, and collectors of authentic early European instruments. Its soft yet expressive timbre evokes the atmosphere of Anglo-Saxon music and Northern European folk traditions. Ideal for Viking, medieval, and early music performances.