Instrument Kits & Building Components

The TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop is supplied in kit form for home assembly. The TPW Hemsch French Double Harpsichord Kit - 63 notes: FF-g''', transposable A392/A415/A440 In the standard kit the case arrives already assembled with its wrestplank, liners, and bracing in place. The bridges and ribs must be glued to the soundboard after fitting to the case and thinning it. The soundboard and hitchpin rails have to be glued into the case. The remaining woodwork consists of gluing on the bottom, fitting the lid and assembling the music desk and the stand. After the decoration of the case exterior, your instrument is complete. The kit includes a standard harpsichord stand. Disposition: 2x8', 1x4' buff. Range: 63 notes: FF-g''' Transposition: A392/A415/A440 Dimensions: Length 237cm; Width 94 cm; Depth of case 28cm Harpsichord Kit Options: Version 2, casework assembled (wrest plank veneered and drilled) Version 3, soundboard installed (with rose) Version 4, all woodwork completed (with rose) Optional Louis XVI-style stand parts instead of standard harpsichord stand. For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 63 notes: FF-g''', transposable A392/A415/A440 Disposition 2x8´, 1x4´, buff stop levers in keywell Wood Case in lime Bentside in solid lime Oak wrestplank Bottom and lid in solid wood Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Two reverse keyboards with ebony naturals, bone-slipped accidentals, pearwood arcades Action Traditional wooden jacks Assembly Braces either tongue and grooved, or dovetailed Stand Turned in beech, dismountable Music desk Traditional continuo desk Dimensions Length 237cm ~ Width 94cm ~ Depth of case 28cm Weight about 70kg Instructions Manual in English or French full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Experienced to Professional Standard version Version 2, case assembled Options Version 3, soundboard installed Version 4, all woodwork completed Louis XVI-style stand parts Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW Flemish Double Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Flemish Double Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers - 56+1 notes GG-d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d''' The harpsichords built by the Ruckers family were famous throughout Europe in the 17th- and 18th-centuries, their clear and precise sound as much admired then as now. This Ruckers Double's range of 56 notes covers all of Bach's works, and the clarity of tone suits his contrapuntal style. This is probably our most versatile instrument, easy to transport and useful for the whole body of early keyboard music. The kit includes a standard harpsichord stand. Disposition: 2x8', 1x4' buff. Range: 56+1 notes: GG-d''' Transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d''' Dimensions: length 237cm; width 94 cm; depth of case 28cm Harpsichord Kit Options: Version 2, casework assembled Version 3, soundboard installed (with rose) Version 4, all woodwork completed (with rose) Optional 17th Century-style stand parts instead of standard harpsichord stand. Table/stand in version 2 (partially assembled) Traditional Flemish keyboards with bone naturals and oak sharps - please ask Traditional Flemish registers through the cheek - please ask Finishing & decoration materials - please ask The photograph shows the instrument with the optional table stand and stool (not included, but available as optional extras). For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes GG-d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d''' Disposition 2x8´, 1x4´, buff stop levers in keywell (except for buff) Wood Case in lime Bentside in solid lime Oak wrestplank Bottom and lid in solid wood Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Two reverse keyboards with ebony naturals, bone-slipped accidentals, pearwood arcades Action Traditional wooden jacks Assembly Braces either tongue and grooved, or dovetailed Stand Turned in oak, dismountable Music desk In oak Dimensions Length 216cm ~ Width 84cm ~ Depth of case 27cm Weight about 60kg Instructions Manual in English or French full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Some experience to Professional Standard version Version 2, case assembled Options Version 3, soundboard installed with decorative rose Version 4, all woodwork completed Table stand in version 2 Traditional Flemish keyboards with bone naturals and oak sharps Traditional Flemish registers through the cheek Finishing & decoration materials Specifications subject to change without notice

A completely new range of keyboard kits for home assembly developed with Bizzi Harpsichords in conjunction with The Early Music Shop. This Bizzi Studio 2 Harpsichord Kit is designed for home assembly and is supplied with a fully assembled casework (including the soundboard and bridge) leaving the kit builder to complete the final construction. The kit is supplied with all the parts necessary, such as strings, jacks and registers to build this kit into a fully playable keyboard. However, the kit does not include glue, tools, clamps, varnish or paint, which are generally available from any good DIY store. The kit includes a fully comprehensive DVD (including parts list) which takes you through all the stages of construction step by step along with detailed text, as seen in the promotional video. Plus, we are always available for advice during construction and supply replacement parts, if required. Please note this instrument is supplied in kit form for home assembly. Bizzi Studio harpsichord. The most affordable harpsichord on the market! Excellent for students and continuo players! Fine Italianate sound, easily transportable. Available in different finishes, red, green, blue etc. Compass: B1 - D5, 52 notes Specification: Compass: B 1 - D 5, 52 keys Studio-Two: 2 x 8' stop plus buff stop Pitch: 415 Hz - 440 Hz Case and lid: poplar and beech 3 beech legs screwed to the instrument, in style Soundboard: red resonance spruce from Val di Fiemme Soundboard wood grain: Fine Keyboard: spruce, Italian boxwood (diatonic keys) and ebony (chromatic keys) Jacks: pear wood with delrin or celcon plectra Tuning pins: forged iron, historical type, with hole Strings: yellow brass Dimensions: 170 x 77 x 21 cm Weight: 25 kg OPTIONS Buff stop, single (included) Transposition 415 - 440 Hz (included) Adjustable bench, in style - click here High protection transport cover Bag for legs and music desk Bench bag

TPW Flemish Single Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Flemish Single Harpsichord Kit after Ruckers - 56+1 notes GG-d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d''' The harpsichords built by the Ruckers family were famous throughout Europe in the 17th- and 18th-centuries, their clear and precise sound as much admired then as now. The Ruckers Flemish Single Harpsichord has many benefits. It is relatively small, light and easy to move. Its tuning is stable, and the transposing keyboard permits performance with either baroque or modern instruments. The instrument is available with traditional Flemish disposition of 8'+4', or two unison registers 2x8’ (please specify when placing your order). This style was mostly the result of later builders enlarging the earlier instruments to make them correspond to the demands of the 18th-century. The Ruckers Single is also available with the 2x8', 1x4' disposition, making it a little more challenging to build and giving it the same soundboard layout as the Ruckers Double. The photograph shows the Ruckers Single with the optional traditional bone keyboard (not included, but available as an extra). The kit includes a standard harpsichord stand (as shown in the photograph). Harpsichord Kit Options: Version 1, standard, ready to assemble Version 2, case assembled, reverse keyboard, 2 x 8´ or 8´+4´ Version 3, soundboard installed Version 4, woodwork completed, 2x8´, reverse keyboard Version 4, woodwork completed, 8´+4´, reverse keyboard Version 4, woodwork completed, 3 registers, 2x8´, 1x4´, reverse keyboard Other options available to special order – please ask for details. Supplement for the traditional bone keyboard (all versions) Additional register for version 2 (wooden jacks, strings, bridge and nut, …) Bone-slipped sharps Stop levers in the keywell for two registers (brass) Stop levers in the keywell for three registers (brass) to be recut Soundboard rose (versions 3 & 4) For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes GG-d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 without loss of d''' Disposition 2x8´ or 8´+4´, buff traditional Flemish registers through the cheek Wood Case in lime Oak wrestplank Bottom and lid in solid wood Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard One reverse keyboard with ebony naturals, cherry accidentals, pearwood arcades Action Traditional wooden jacks Assembly Braces either tongue and grooved, or dovetailed Stand Turned in oak, dismountable Music desk In oak Dimensions Length 205cm ~ Width 84cm ~ Depth of case 27cm Weight about 50kg Instructions Manual in English or French full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Beginners to Professional Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Options Version 2, case assembled Version 3, soundboard installed with decorative rose Version 4, all woodwork completed Table stand in version 2 Soundboard rose for versions 3 or 4 Bone-slipped sharps Traditional Flemish keyboard with bone naturals and oak sharps Three choirs (2x8', 1x4', buff) Stop levers in the keywell (except for the buff) Finishing & decoration materials Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW Italian Neapolitan Single Harpsichord Kit by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Italian Neapolitan Single Harpsichord Kit - 4 9+1 notes: C–c''', transposable A392/A415/A440 The Neapolitan Harpsichord was inspired by originals by Bocalari dating from the end of the 17th-century. The case is in poplar with a spruce soundboard, and is of "false inner-outer" construction, tricking the eye into believing that this is an instrument resting in an independent external case. This conceit is enhanced by the contrast of the inner natural wood against the painted exterior. Our case is built in traditional Italian manner around the bottom, with the sides reinforced by knees and framing. We use the expected 2x8' disposition of the Italian harpsichord, without buff. The two unison choirs are permanently engaged, and while there is no provision to change registration, one can move either of the traditional boxguide registers to disengage a choir, perhaps to facilitate tuning. The keyboard of the original had a short octave bass, but we took the opportunity to extend the bass to fully chromatic from C. The instrument is delivered with a lid and fallboard, music desk, and a turned stand in traditional Italian style. This exciting harpsichord has a precise touch, and a bright and pure sound with pronounced attack. It makes an ideal continuo instrument and provides inspiration for the incredible solo Italian keyboard repertoire. Harpsichord Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble, including stand and music desk Version 3, soundboard installed Version 4, all woodwork completed Other options available to special order – please ask for details. Rose for the soundboard, Italian style For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 49+1 notes: C–c''', transposable A392/A415/A440 Disposition 2x8´, no buff Wood Case in poplar or lime Inner case veneer in cypress Swiss pine soundboard, walnut-veneered wrestplank Bridge, nut and mouldings in walnut Keyboard Boxwood naturals and fruitwood accidentals Action Traditional wooden jacks working in boxguides Stand Turned, traditional Italian style Dimensions Length 202cm ~ Width 78cm ~ Depth of case 21cm Weight about 25kg Instructions Manual in English or French full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Some Experience to Professional Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Options Version 3, soundboard installed Version 4, all woodwork completed Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW French "Junior" Single Harpsichord Kit after Denis School by The Paris Workshop supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW French "Junior" Single Harpsichord Kit after Denis School - 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' The French "Junior" Single kit has proved very popular in the short time since its inception. Engineered for ease of construction, it makes available the famous high quality of our parts at an affordable price. To facilitate your project, we have simplified the elements that are not essential to the sound quality or stability of the structure, as well as those that serve mainly ornamental function like any ornate veneers or elaborate mouldings. Starting with the pleasantly Italianate instruments of the early French school, TPW have extended the compass to 56 notes to allow the performance of J.S. Bach. This harpsichord is not only ideal for beginners, but also for more advanced musicians wanting to explore the early keyboard repertoire. Of course, it also transposes, so you can play with those friends who might still have modern pitch instruments! Harpsichord Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble Version 1 with Option 1 - Lid & flap, Buff stop, Fall board, Music desk, ready to assemble Version 1 with Option 2 - Second 8´ register (wooden jacks, strings,…) Version 1 with Option 1 & 2 - Lid & flap, Buff stop, Fall board, Music desk, ready to assemble & Second 8´ register (wooden jacks, strings,…) Other options available to special order – please ask for details. Bone-slipped accidentals For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' Disposition 1x8´, buff, strung in brass and soft iron Wood Case in solid wild American cherry, oak wrestplank, Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Grenadilla naturals with cherry front mouldings and cherry sharps Action Traditional wooden jacks, celcon or delrin plectra Stand Three turned legs screw into case bottom Dimensions Length 197cm ~ Width 80cm ~ Depth of case 22cm Weight about 40kg Instructions Manual in English, French or German full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Suitable for beginners Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Options Version 1, plus Option 1: Lid & flap, Buff stop, Fall board, Music desk, ready to assemble Version 1, plus Option 2: Second 8´ register (wooden jacks, strings,…) Version 1, plus Option 1 & 2 Lid & flap, Buff stop, Fall board, Music desk, ready to assemble & Second 8´ register (wooden jacks, strings,…) Bone-slipped accidentals available to special order - please ask for details Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW Italian Virginal Kit by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Italian Virginal Kit 56+1 notes: GG–d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 , in version 1 with lid, flap, music desk and turned stand The Italian Virginal is our latest design, inspired by an unusual original instrument from the early 18th century with an inset keyboard. The characteristic virginal tone emanating from the extra enclosed space at the right hand of the keyboard truly envelops the player. (There is a tool box at the corresponding left hand of the keyboard.) The case is of “false inner-outer” construction with the inner natural maple veneers contrasted against the painted lime exterior. We have increased the versatility for modern players by fitting a fully chromatic keyboard, and allowing for transposition both up to A440 without the loss of the top note, and down to A392. This is a most interesting instrument to build and play, and very suitable for musicians of all standards to explore the repertoire. The photograph shows the prototype with cherry inner veneers. Spinet Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes: GG–d''', transposable A392/A415/A440 Disposition 1x8´, no buff Wood Case in lime, lid and bottom in poplar Inner case veneers in maple Swiss pine soundboard Bridge, nut, music desk & lid stick in cherry Beech stand Keyboard Boxwood naturals and fruitwood accidentals Action Traditional wooden jacks working in boxguide Stand Turned, demountable Dimensions Length 168cm ~ Width 57cm ~ Depth of case 21cm Weight about 20kg Instructions Manual in English full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Suitable for beginners Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW Unfretted Clavichord Kit after Gerlach School by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Unfretted Clavichord with 61 notes: FF-f''', A415, double strung It was frequently observed in the past that a good clavichordist would make a good harpsichordist, but not necessarily the reverse. The mechanism is very simple: The brass tangents are set in the ends of each key, and strike the pairs of strings as well as determine their speaking length The imposing Unfretted Clavichord, with its individual pairs of strings for each note, is suitable for much 18th-century music, even including the early piano repertoire up to Beethoven. Unfretted Clavichord Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 61 notes: FF-f''', A415, double strung Wood Case in cherry Swiss pine soundboard Stand Four turned legs in cherry Keyboard Reverse keyboard with ebony naturals, bone-slipped accidentals and pearwood arcades Dimensions Length 173cm ~ Width 55cm ~ Depth of case 18cm Weight about 30kg Instructions Manual in English or French full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Some Experience Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Spinet Kit after Delin School - 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' The Spinet was inspired by an original instrument dated 1770, built by Albertus Delin (1712-1771) in Tournai and now preserved in the Brussels Musical Instrument Museum. We have slightly modified the original specification to provide a 56-note keyboard which allows transposition to A440 without the loss of the top note. This model was originally intended to be only available as a finished instrument, but as we proceeded with the development of the prototypes, we found it ideal as a kit for many reasons. The ease of construction and the low price assist the first-time builder, and for a player beginning to explore the fascinating world of early keyboards, here is an instrument with good tone, pleasant touch, and a keyboard compass sufficient for perhaps 90% of the repertoire. Spinet Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble Version 1 with Option 1 - Flap on the keyboard, Mouldings to the top of the case & Turned legs (3) Version 1 with Option 2 - Reverse keyboard with arcades Version 1 with Option 1 & 2 - Flap on the keyboard, Mouldings to the top of the case, Turned legs (3) & Reverse keyboard with arcades For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 56+1 notes: GG-d''', transposable A415/A440 without the loss of d''' Disposition 1x8´, no buff Wood Case in poplar or similar, Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Simple keyboard with maple naturals and fruitwood accidentals Action Traditional wooden jacks Stand Three square tapered legs legs screw into case bottom Dimensions Length 165cm ~ Width 60cm ~ Depth of case 19cm Weight about 17kg Instructions Manual in English, French or German with sketches full size paper drawing Level of difficulty Suitable for beginners Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Options Reverse keyboard Flap on the keyboard Mouldings to the top of the case Turned legs (3) Specifications subject to change without notice

TPW Double Fretted Clavichord Kit after Hubert School by The Paris Workshop - by The Paris Workshop - supplied in kit form for home assembly. TPW Double Fretted Clavichord with 51 notes: C-d''', A415, double strung The clavichord is without doubt the most expressive keyboard instrument, and our Double-fretted version would have to be one of the most delightful instruments to build and play. The mechanism is very simple: The brass tangents are set in the ends of each key, and strike the pairs of strings as well as determine their speaking length The Double-fretted Clavichord shares strings throughout much of its compass, which makes it easier to tune and very portable. A cabriole-leg stand is optional. Double Fretted Clavichord Kit Options: Version 1 standard, ready to assemble Version 1 standard, plus Option 1 - wild cherry stand Other Options: Please ask for details Cover with shoulder straps For more details about this or any other kit from The Paris Workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 01274 288100 SPECIFICATIONS Range 51 notes: C-d''', A415, double strung Wood Case in cherry Swiss pine soundboard Keyboard Boxwood naturals and fruitwood accidentals Dimensions Length 127cm ~ Width 36cm ~ Depth of case 11cm Weight 18kg Instructions Manual in English full size paper drawing Level of difficulty suitable for Beginners Standard version Version 1, ready for assembly Options Matching cabriole leg stand Cover with shoulder straps Specifications subject to change without notice

A well designed 7 string bass viol kit after Nicholas Bertrand c.1726 which builds into an excellent instrument. The kit is supplied with the ribs pre-formed ready to accept the prepared back, belly and neck. Just follow the step by step instructions and full-scale drawings. For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

A well designed tenor viol kit after John Rose c.1604 which builds into an excellent instrument. The kit is supplied with the ribs pre-formed ready to accept the prepared back, belly and neck. Just follow the step by step instructions and full scale drawings. For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

This new range of lute kits available from the Early Music Shop is based on the ever popular Hieber lutes and designed by our own dedicated team of craftspeople. This 8 course lute kit builds into a light and responsive instrument. Its shell is made from thirteen lacewood ribs, separated by narrow inlay strips. The parts include a quality solid sitka spruce soundboard with laser cut rose, lacewood neck, peg box and walnut fingerboard and boxwood pegs. This kit is made to the same high specification as our finished lutes. Building our kits Just follow the step by step comprehensive instruction manual complete with colour photographs and full scale drawing. An important design improvement is that the kit is supplied with a completely pre-assembled shell, which overcomes the frustrations that many kit builders found with our previous lute kits. Each part is carefully shaped ready for assembly, with only limited hand skills required. We now include a pre-cut rose to encourage those of you who are less adventurous! All the parts are replaceable (should you need it) and we provide a full back up service at our workshop if you get stuck! Each lute kit includes a semi-rigid gig case which is included in the price. A complete set of Aquila Nylgut strings completes the kit. Gold Lute Kit Bundle The gold lute kit b undle comes with this lute kit, a padded case, a tuner, a lute strap, a spare set of strings and a lute tutor book. Specification: Standard Tuning (Renaissance in g) 600mm String Length Aquila Nylgut Strings Made of Lacewood, Sitka (Spruce) and Walnut Includes a Semi-Rigid Gig Case Free Lute Tutor Book One Year's Free Membership to the UK's Lute Society (new members only) 8 Course Stringing Schedule - Aquila D d, F f, G g, C c, f f, a a, d'd' g (For spare strings, simply use the product codes below to search our website) 8th D - AQUL200D 8th d - AQUL94NG or AQUL88NG 7th F - AQUL165D 7th f - AQUL79NG or AQUL76NG 6th G - AQUL150D 6th g - AQUL70NG 5th C - AQUL108D or AQUL104D 5th c - AQUL52NG 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D or AQUL40NG Octave 3rd a - AQUL64NG 3rd a - AQUL64NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 1st g - AQUL42NG or Pyramid PYR.45R One Year's Free Lute Society Membership. The membership includes a new members pack with 100 pages of beginner's music, annual journal, free gift CD and PDFs of the last two years' magazines, then members receive quarterly Lute News magazine, each with a music supplement, and a quarterly e-zine, with further music to play, plus the year's annual journal. Then there are invitations to our virtual meetings, on our Youtube channel, for members anywhere in the world to enjoy. We promise you won't run out of music to play or interesting things to read about this wonderful instrument.

This Early Music Shop symphony kit is based on illustrations from manuscripts from the Cantigas De Santa Maria by Alfonso X(1221-1284) and the Lutrel Psaltery (1320-1340). This kit, a joint project between Early Music Shop and Toomas Marga has been designed for ease of assembly with each part having been carefully crafted from quality materials. Just follow the step by step instructions with colour photographs and full scale drawing. Optional Semi-Rigid Case

This Early Music Shop symphony kit is based on illustrations from manuscripts from the Cantigas De Santa Maria by Alfonso X(1221-1284) and the Lutrel Psaltery (1320-1340). This kit, a joint project between Early Music Shop and Toomas Marga has been designed for ease of assembly with each part having been carefully crafted from quality materials. Just follow the step by step instructions with colour photographs and full scale drawing. Optional Semi-Rigid Case

This new range of lute kits available from the Early Music Shop is based on the ever popular Hieber lutes and designed by our own dedicated team of craftspeople. The kit builds into a light and responsive instrument with a shell made from thirteen lacewood ribs, separated by narrow inlay strips. The lute is built from a quality solid sitka spruce soundboard with laser cut rose, lacewood neck, peg box and walnut fingerboard and cocuswood pegs. This kit is made to the same high specification as our finished lutes. Just follow the step by step comprehensive instruction manual complete with colour photographs and full scale drawing. An important design improvement is that the kit is supplied with a completely pre-assembled shell, which overcomes the frustrations that many kit builders found with our previous lute kits. Each part is carefully shaped ready for assembly, with only limited hand skills required. We now include a pre-cut rose to encourage those of you who are less adventurous! All parts are replaceable (should you need it) with the full back up service of our workshop. Each lute kit is supplied with a protective case which is included in the price. A complete set of Aquila Nylgut strings completes the kit. Silver Lute Kit Bundle The silver lute kit b undle comes with this lute kit, a padded case, a tuner, a lute strap, a spare set of strings and a lute tutor book. Specification: Standard Tuning (Renaissance in g) 600mm String Length Aquila Nylgut Strings Made of Lacewood, Sitka (Spruce) and Walnut Includes a Semi-Rigid Gig Case Free Lute Tutor Book One Year's Free Membership to the UK's Lute Society (new members only) 7 Course Lute Stringing Schedule - Aquila G g, D d, C c, f f, a a, d'd' g (For spare strings, simply use the product codes below to search our website) 7th D - AQUL200D 7th d - AQUL94NG or AQUL88NG 6th G - AQUL150D 6th g - AQUL70NG 5th C - AQUL108D or AQUL104D 5th c - AQUL52NG 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D - AQUL40NG Octave 3rd a - AQUL64NG 3rd a - AQUL64NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 1st g - AQUL42NG or Pyramid PYR.45R One Year's Free Lute Society Membership. The membership includes a new members pack with 100 pages of beginner's music, annual journal, free gift CD and PDFs of the last two years' magazines, then members receive quarterly Lute News magazine, each with a music supplement, and a quarterly e-zine, with further music to play, plus the year's annual journal. Then there are invitations to our virtual meetings, on our Youtube channel, for members anywhere in the world to enjoy. We promise you won't run out of music to play or interesting things to read about this wonderful instrument.

This new range of lute kits available from the Early Music Shop is based on the ever popular Hieber lutes and designed by our own dedicated team of craftspeople. The kit builds into a light and responsive instrument with a shell made from thirteen lacewood ribs, separated by narrow inlay strips. The lute is built from a quality solid sitka spruce soundboard with laser cut rose, lacewood neck, peg box and walnut fingerboard and cocuswood pegs. This kit is made to the same high specification as our finished lutes. Just follow the step by step comprehensive instruction manual complete with colour photographs and full scale drawing. An important design improvement is that the kit is supplied with a completely pre-assembled shell, which overcomes the frustrations that many kit builders found with our previous lute kits. Each part is carefully shaped ready for assembly, with only limited hand skills required. We now include a pre-cut rose to encourage those of you who are less adventurous! All parts are replaceable (should you need it) with the full back up service of our workshop. Each lute kit is supplied with a protective case which is included in the price. A complete set of Aquila Nylgut strings completes the kit. Bronze Lute Kit Bundle The bronze lute kit bundle comes with this lute kit, a padded case, a tuner, a lute strap, a spare set of strings and a lute tutor book. Specification: Standard Tuning (Renaissance in g) 600mm String Length Aquila Nylgut Strings Made of Lacewood, Sitka (Spruce) and Walnut Includes a Semi-Rigid Gig Case or Hard Case depending on current stock Free Lute Tutor Book One Year's Free Membership to the UK's Lute Society (new members only) 6 Course Lute Stringing Schedule - Aquila G g, C c, f f, a a, d'd' g (For spare strings, simply use the product codes below to search our website) 6th G - AQUL150D 6th g - AQUL70NG 5th C - AQUL108D or AQUL104D 5th c - AQUL52NG 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D 4th f - AQUL82NG or AQUL100D - AQUL40NG Octave 3rd a - AQUL64NG 3rd a - AQUL64NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 2nd d' - AQUL48NG 1st g - AQUL42NG or Pyramid PYR.45R One Year's Free Lute Society Membership. The membership includes a new members pack with 100 pages of beginner's music, annual journal, free gift CD and PDFs of the last two years' magazines, then members receive quarterly Lute News magazine, each with a music supplement, and a quarterly e-zine, with further music to play, plus the year's annual journal. Then there are invitations to our virtual meetings, on our Youtube channel, for members anywhere in the world to enjoy. We promise you won't run out of music to play or interesting things to read about this wonderful instrument.

We are delighted to introduce a new range of cornamuse, the first of a series of exciting new projects between EMS and Jo Kunath. The cornamuse is a windcap instrument, which resembles a straight crumhorn. Both instruments have a similar range but the cornamuse has a slightly softer tone due in part to its closed bell, which allows it to blend well with other instruments such as recorders. Our new SATB cornamusen are also available in kit form for home assembly. Our cornamuse kits come with two upward extension keys and plastic reeds for ease of playing and maintaining the instrument. The cornamuse is one of the easiest kits in our range to build. It comprises three main sections, a windcap, straight stem and small resonator all turned and ready for final sanding, All the hardware parts, brass ring, extension keys, springs and cork are included. The EMS bass cornamuse has a range of F - bb, and comes with plastic reed and two upward extension keys. The bottom note is produced by a lower key operated by the little finger of either the left or right hand.

We are delighted to introduce a new range of cornamuse, the first of a series of exciting new projects between EMS and Jo Kunath. The cornamuse is a windcap instrument, which resembles a straight crumhorn. Both instruments have a similar range but the cornamuse has a slightly softer tone due in part to its closed bell, which allows it to blend well with other instruments such as recorders. Our new SATB cornamusen are also available in kit form for home assembly. Our cornamuse kits come with two upward extension keys and plastic reeds for ease of playing and maintaining the instrument. The cornamuse is one of the easiest kits in our range to build. It comprises three main sections, a windcap, straight stem and small resonator all turned and ready for final sanding, All the hardware parts, brass ring, extension keys, springs and cork are included. The EMS tenor cornamuse has a range of c - f', and comes with a plastic reed and two upward extension keys.

We are delighted to introduce a new range of cornamuse, the first of a series of exciting new projects between EMS and Jo Kunath. The cornamuse is a windcap instrument, which resembles a straight crumhorn. Both instruments have a similar range but the cornamuse has a slightly softer tone due in part to its closed bell, which allows it to blend well with other instruments such as recorders. Our new SATB cornamusen are also available in kit form for home assembly. Our cornamuse kits come with two upward extension keys and plastic reeds for ease of playing and maintaining the instrument. The cornamuse is one of the easiest kits in our range to build. It comprises three main sections, a windcap, straight stem and small resonator all turned and ready for final sanding, All the hardware parts, brass ring, extension keys, springs and cork are included. The EMS alto cornamuse has a range of f - bb', and comes with a plastic reed and two upward extension keys.

The Early Music Shop tenor rebec kit is an inexpensive 3 string instrument based on several historic patterns. The body is pre-carved from a single block of wood, with all other parts pre-machined for ease of assembly. The kit is supplied packed in its own padded bag. Step by step instructions, drawings, a bow and a complete set of strings complete the kit. String Length: 420mm 1st string - . d - 0.90 - plain gut 2nd string - G - 1.00 - plain gut 3rd string - C - 1.50 - plain gut Length: 718mm Width: 163mm Height: (inc. bridge) 156mm

We are delighted to introduce a new range of cornamuse, the first of a series of exciting new projects between EMS and Jo Kunath. The cornamuse is a windcap instrument, which resembles a straight crumhorn. Both instruments have a similar range but the cornamuse has a slightly softer tone due in part to its closed bell, which allows it to blend well with other instruments such as recorders. Our new SATB cornamusen are also available in kit form for home assembly. Our cornamuse kits come with two upward extension keys and plastic reeds for ease of playing and maintaining the instrument. The cornamuse is one of the easiest kits in our range to build. It comprises three main sections, a windcap, straight stem and small resonator all turned and ready for final sanding, All the hardware parts, brass ring, extension keys, springs and cork are included. The EMS soprano cornamuse kit has a a range of c' - f', and comes with plastic reed and two upward extension keys.

EMS 18" Ø x 13.5" Large Shell Renaissance Drum Kit with drum sticks Size: 18" Diameter x 13.5" Tall A re-enactment renaissance drum kit using natural calf skins. The kit is supplied with the shell pre-jointed. Follow the simple instructions and learn how to skin and rope a renaissance drum. Supplied with beaters. Degree of Difficulty - Quite Easy - 10-20 hours Optional carrying bag available: Click Here For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100

EMS 18" Ø x 13.5" Large Shell Medieval Drum Kit with drum stick Size: 18" diameter x 13.5" tall A re-enactment mediaeval drum kit using natural calf skins. The kit is supplied with the shell pre-jointed. Follow the simple instructions and learn how to skin and rope a mediaeval drum. Supplied with beater. Degree of Difficulty - Quite Easy - 10-20 hours Optional carrying bag available: Click Here For more details or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: sales@earlymusicshop.com Tel: 0044 (0) 1274 288100