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Our ever-expanding collection of instruments with audio demos gives you the chance to hear before you buy... From recorders to lutes, from ouds to frame drums, we've recorded clips of many of our most popular instruments.

Want to hear something which isn't on the list? Feel free to get in touch and we can arrange for new clips to be added to the collection.

  • J. Wood Alto Recorder in Maple

    Early Music Shop
    £165.00
    1 review

    Made in Germany, the J. Wood alto recorder in maple is an affordable, high quality instrument which delivers a rich body of sound, with an easy re...

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  • Fortepiano after Walter & Sohn by Paul McNulty

    Paul McNulty
    £59,995.00
    1 review

    This fortepiano is after an original by Walter & Sohn, c.1805. It is expertly crafted by world-renowned maker Paul McNulty. His instruments ar...

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  • Baroque Violin after Stainer by Paris Andrew

    Paris Andrew
    £6,995.00

    Baroque Violin after Stainer by Paris Andrew, after an original by Jacob Stainer (17th century). Made in 2022, the violin's back, ribs and neck are...

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  • Kobliczek Renaissance Garklein in Maple

    Kobliczek
    £215.00

    This Renaissance model is based on drawings taken from 'Syntagma Musicum' (1618) by Michael Praetorius. Kobliczek recorders are made by German make...

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  • Mollenhauer Denner Edition Alto Recorder in Grenadilla

    Mollenhauer
    £1,395.00
    2 reviews

    Mollenhauer Denner Edition Alto in grenadilla, a=442. This is a hand-crafted recorder after Jacob Denner (1681–1735).The bore shape is based on con...

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  • Bizzi Flemish Single Manual Harpsichord after Ruckers

    Bizzi
    £19,995.00

      Compass G1 – e3 58 keys 2 x 8 foot stops + buff (lute) stop Transposition: 415 – 440 hz. Keyboard coverings: ebony (naturals) and b...

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  • 3 Stop Positive Organ by Richard Burrows (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    £9,995.00

    PO Ref. PO1260S  3 Stop Positive Organ with Regal, 2' Principal, 4' Gedackt, 8' Regal, by Richard Burrows, Huddersfield, 1976, with electric bellow...

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  • Mollenhauer Denner Sopranino Recorder in Boxwood

    Mollenhauer
    £235.00

    Mollenhauer 5022 Denner sopranino f'', boxwood. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based...

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  • Mollenhauer Canta Knick Bass Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £1,395.00

    Mollenhauer Canta 2546K knick bass f, pearwood, baroque fingering, double holes, with double key. Made from pearwood the bass Canta has a warm, cle...

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  • Fehr "Model 5" Alto Recorder in stained European Boxwood

    Fehr
    £1,325.00

    This Fehr "Model 5" alto (treble) recorder is made by Kunath. It is based on a Denner model, is made of stained European boxwood and has a clear, r...

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  • Takeyama Soprano Recorder in Boxwood (a415)

    Takeyama
    £855.00
    1 review

    Takeyama soprano a=415 brazilian boxwood. Takeyama from Japan is regarded as one of the foremost recorder makers. His boxwood soprano is bright and...

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  • Aulos 709W Alto Recorder

    Aulos
    £59.00
    11 reviews

    The 709W 'Haka' alto plastic recorder in an imitation rosewood finish. The 709W is made after an original instrument by early 18th century Dutch ma...

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  • Monk Cornetto in G (a440) – Leather/Rock Maple Wood – by Jeremy West

    Monk
    £1,395.00

    Brand new Monk Cornetto in G (a440), hand-made from solid Rock Maple wood and bound with genuine leather by Jeremy West, including hand-made 'JW' ...

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  • Monk Cornetto in G (a440) – Leather/Resin – by Jeremy West

    Monk
    £475.00
    3 reviews

    Monk Cornetto in G @ A440 -  Leather/Resin by Jeremy West - includes New Dutch Acorn Mouthpiece and Padded Bag The late Christopher Monk's legacy ...

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  • Monk Cornetto in G (a466) – Leather/Resin – by Jeremy West

    Monk
    £475.00
    1 review

    Monk Cornetto in G @ A466 -  Leather/Resin by Jeremy West - includes New Dutch Acorn Mouthpiece and Padded Bag The late Christopher Monk's legacy ...

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  • Moeck Rottenburgh Alto Recorder in Boxwood

    Moeck
    £455.00
    9 reviews

    The Rottenburgh range is without doubt the world's most successful recorder series and remains one of The Early Music Shop's top sellers. This Rot...

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  • Mollenhauer Canta Alto Recorder in Pearwood

    Mollenhauer
    £235.00
    5 reviews

    Mollenhauer Canta 2206 alto (treble) f', pearwood, baroque fingering, double hole. Made from pearwood the alto Canta has a warm, clear and mellow t...

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  • Mollenhauer Denner Soprano Recorder in Olivewood

    Mollenhauer
    £355.00
    5 reviews

    Mollenhauer 5123 Denner soprano c'', olivewood. A sophisticated ensemble set developed after original instruments of Jacob Denner (1681-1735) based...

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  • Moeck Flauto Rondo Comfort Tenor Recorder in Maple

    Moeck
    £760.00

    Over the years Moeck have been perfecting their student Flauto Rondo range, and the result is reliable, balanced recorders that are easy and enjo...

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  • Zen On G1A a415 Bressan Alto Recorder

    Zen-On
    £125.00
    33 reviews

    The eagerly awaited Zen-On plastic at baroque pitch (a415) is now available! This alto recorder is designed after originals by Bressan by Japanese ...

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  • Mollenhauer Fipple Soprano Recorder in Plastic & Maple (Apple Green)

    Mollenhauer
    £45.00

    NEW FOR 2023! Fipple – the unmistakable entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer Available in four imaginative colours: apple green, berry, sea bl...

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  • Mollenhauer Fipple Soprano Recorder in Plastic & Maple (Berry)

    Mollenhauer
    £45.00

    NEW FOR 2023! Fipple – the unmistakable entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer Available in four imaginative colours: apple green, berry, sea bl...

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  • Mollenhauer Fipple Soprano Recorder in Plastic & Maple (Orange)

    Mollenhauer
    £45.00

    NEW FOR 2023! Fipple – the unmistakable entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer Available in four imaginative colours: apple green, berry, sea bl...

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  • Mollenhauer Fipple Soprano Recorder in Plastic & Maple (Sea Blue)

    Mollenhauer
    £45.00
    1 review

    NEW FOR 2023! Fipple – the unmistakable entry-level instrument from Mollenhauer Available in four imaginative colours: apple green, berry, sea bl...

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  • Triebert Soprano (Descant) Recorder in Matt Black Finish

    Triebert
    £8.50
    14 reviews

    The Triebert plastic recorder range are top quality instruments which deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, mai...

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  • Triebert Alto (Treble) Recorder in Matt Black Finish

    Triebert
    £27.50
    5 reviews

    The Triebert plastic recorder range are top quality instruments which deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, mai...

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  • Triebert Tenor Recorder in Matt Black Finish

    Triebert
    £75.00
    5 reviews

    The Triebert plastic recorder range are top quality instruments which deliver a rich body of sound, while providing the convenience of durable, mai...

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  • Yamaha 302B Soprano Recorder

    Yamaha
    £21.00
    6 reviews

    YRS302BII This soprano recorder is easy to play and ideal for beginners. It comes in a beige case, with a cleaning rod, fingering chart and joint g...

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  • EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £850.00
    13 reviews

    Our student 6 course lute is designed after an original by Hieber. It is an affordable, good-quality renaissance lute perfect for beginners. A 6 co...

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  • 7-Course Renaissance Lute by the Early Music Shop

    EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £895.00
    2 reviews

    Introducing the Heritage 7 course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by the Early Music Shop. This student instrument is an affordable, good-quality re...

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  • EMS Heritage 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £950.00

      This popular, affordable student lute from the Early Music Shop is made after original lutes by Hieber. It is an ideal instrument for a beginner...

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  • J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £1,450.00
    1 review

     J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber with semi-rigid gig case Our exclusive range of 7- and 8-course signature lutes are des...

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  • J. Wood Signature 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £1,550.00
    1 review

    J. Wood Signature 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber with semi-rigid gig case. Our exclusive range of 7- and 8-course signature lutes are d...

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  • Oud by The Early Music Shop

    Early Music Shop
    £795.00

    Played with a plectrum which was traditionally of an eagle's quill. This fretless oud has six courses and is tuned with wound and nylon strings. In...

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  • EMS Theorbo with Padded Bag by The Early Music Shop

    Early Music Shop
    £2,495.00
    3 reviews

    We are grateful to David Parsons, the well known lutenist, for his guidance and help in creating this remarkably inexpensive theorbo (bass lute). T...

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  • EMS Heritage Renaissance Guitar

    Early Music Shop
    £895.00

    EMS Heritage Renaissance Guitar - an inexpensive renaissance guitar from The Early Music Shop.  Renaissance Guitar Tuning:   A440. String Length: ...

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  • Liuteria Bizzi Baroque Viola after Stradivari 1672 (Mahler)

    Bizzi
    £9,750.00

    Liuteria Bizzi Baroque Viola after Stradivari 1672 (Mahler)Registered as StradI-I19 An exclusive new range of baroque strings from Liuteria Bizzi,...

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  • Liuteria Bizzi Baroque Violin after 'Il Cremonese' 1715

    Bizzi
    £8,750.00

    Liuteria Bizzi Baroque Violin after 'Il Cremonese' 1715. Registered as Vivaldi C1-2018 An exclusive new range of baroque strings from Liuteria Biz...

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  • Liuteria Bizzi Baroque Cello after Stradivari 1710 (Gore-Booth)

    Bizzi
    £14,750.00

    An exclusive new range of baroque strings from Liuteria Bizzi, handmade in Italy.40 years after the foundation of the “Scuola di Liuteria” in Mila...

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  • Liuteria Bizzi Violin after 'Il Cremonese' 1715

    Bizzi
    £8,650.00

    Liuteria Bizzi Violin after 'Il Cremonese' 1715. Registered as Viotti 4C-2018 An exclusive new range of stringed instruments from Liuteria Bizzi, ...

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  • Liuteria Bizzi Viola after Amati 1710

    Bizzi
    £9,650.00

    Liuteria Bizzi Viola after Amati 1710Registered as RA11-18 An exclusive new range of stringed instruments from Liuteria Bizzi, handmade in Italy. ...

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  • Liuteria Bizzi Cello after Stradivari 1710 (Gore-Booth)

    Bizzi
    £14,650.00

    Liuteria Bizzi Cello after Stradivari 1710 (Gore-Booth)Registered as GOB LVB M-18 An exclusive new range of stringed instruments from Liuteria Bizz...

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  • Lu-Mi Baroque Viola after Stradivarius

    Lu-Mi
    from £2,800.00

    Lu-Mi baroque viola after an original made by Antonius Stradivarius. String length: 373 mm Corpus length: 406 mm Corpus width: Up 190 mm / Mid 13...

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  • Lu-Mi Baroque Viola (corpus 392mm) after Gasparo da Salo

    Lu-Mi
    £2,800.00

    Lu-Mi baroque viola after an original made by Gasparo da Salo in 1580. String length: 353 mm Corpus length: 392.25 mm Corpus width: Up 195.5 mm /...

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  • EMS Fiddle Medieval - E.A.D.G

    Early Music Shop
    £650.00

    EMS Fiddle Medieval - E.A.D.G - an inexpensive medieval fiddle made from solid wood through out and includes a semi-rigid padded bag.   Vibrating ...

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  • EMS 9" x 4.5" Tabor Drum with drum stick

    Early Music Shop
    £125.00
    5 reviews

    A re-enactment medieval tabor with single snare, using only the best quality calf skins. The two skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp ro...

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  • EMS 14" x 4.5" Tabor Drum with drum stick

    Early Music Shop
    £175.00
    3 reviews

    A re-enactment medieval tabor with single snare, using only the best quality calf skins. The two skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp ro...

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  • EMS 12" x 4.5" Tabor with drum stick

    Early Music Shop
    £150.00
    1 review

    A re-enactment medieval tabor with single snare, using only the best quality calf skins. The two skin heads are tied to a wooden frame with hemp ro...

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