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Lutes & Theorbos

Browse our selection of renaissance lutes, baroque lutes and theorbos. Our exclusive Heritage instruments are perfect for beginners, and our new premium Signature range is perfect for those looking to upgrade their lutes. A selection of hand-made instruments from some of the world's finest lute makers are also available for the more advanced player.
  • J. Wood Signature 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £1,350.00 - Original price £1,350.00
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    Our exclusive range of 6, 7- and 8-course signature lutes are designed after an original by Hieber, and feature a stunning two-tone lacewood and w...

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  • J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £1,450.00 - Original price £1,450.00
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    2 reviews

     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
    Original price £1,550.00 - Original price £1,550.00
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    3 reviews

    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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    Original price £1,550.00 - Original price £1,550.00
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  • EMS Theorbo with Padded Bag by The Early Music Shop

    Early Music Shop
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    4 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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  • Bronze Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £950.00 - Original price £950.00
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    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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  • Silver Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £995.00 - Original price £995.00
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    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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  • Gold Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £1,050.00 - Original price £1,050.00
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    3 reviews

      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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    Original price £1,050.00 - Original price £1,050.00
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  • EMS Lute 6, 7 or 8 Course Semi-Rigid Case

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £185.00 - Original price £185.00
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    EMS Lute 6, 7 or 8 Course Semi-Rigid Case - a semi-rigid hard case with strap and accessory pocket suitable for all EMS lutes and other lutes with ...

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    Original price £185.00 - Original price £185.00
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  • EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £850.00 - Original price £850.00
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    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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    Original price £850.00 - Original price £850.00
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  • EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £895.00 - Original price £895.00
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    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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    Original price £895.00 - Original price £895.00
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  • EMS Heritage 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £950.00 - Original price £950.00
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      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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    Original price £950.00 - Original price £950.00
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  • J. Wood 4-Course Renaissance Cittern

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £1,395.00 - Original price £1,395.00
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    4-Course Renaissance Cittern produced and researched from drawings supplied by The Early Music Shop. French model c. 1600. Back and neck made of m...

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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £3,995.00 - Original price £3,995.00
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    7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by Matias Crom Inspired by lutes after Hieber and maybe one of the most popular lutes ever copied by luthier...

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  • 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £4,295.00 - Original price £4,295.00
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    8 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias CromInspired on the lute by Wendelin Tieffenbrucker in the "Cite de la Musique" museum in ...

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  • 10 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £4,750.00
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    10 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias CromInspired on the lute by Wendelin Tieffenbrucker in the "Cite de la Musique" museum in...

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  • 13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £6,495.00 - Original price £6,495.00
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    13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann 69/96 by Matias Crom Specification: 13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann 69/96 by Matias Crom Flamed Map...

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  • Haddock 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Venere

    Stephen Haddock
    Original price £2,150.00 - Original price £2,150.00
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    This handcrafted, affordable 6-course lute is made by English maker Stephen Haddock after an original by Vendelio Venere (active 1551-1611). I...

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  • Haddock 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Stephen Haddock
    Original price £2,225.00 - Original price £2,225.00
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    We've commissioned Stephen Haddock to produce an exclusive range of inexpensive lutes that are suitable for beginners and more advanced players. He...

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  • Haddock 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Stephen Haddock
    Original price £2,295.00 - Original price £2,295.00
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    We've commissioned Stephen Haddock to produce an exclusive range of inexpensive lutes that are suitable for beginners and more advanced players. He...

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  • 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Frei by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £3,750.00 - Original price £3,750.00
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    6 Course Renaissance Lute after Frei by Matias Crom Inspired by lutes after Frei and maybe one of the most popular lutes ever copied by luthiers a...

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  • 8 Course Renaissance Lute by Stephen Haddock (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    Original price £2,495.00 - Original price £2,495.00
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    PO ref. PO1065S8 Course Renaissance Lute by Stephen Haddock.. (Previously Owned)- with Kingham Hard Case - in good condition. There is a slight den...

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  • Haddock 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Stephen Haddock
    Original price £2,150.00 - Original price £2,150.00
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    We've commissioned Stephen Haddock to produce an exclusive range of inexpensive lutes that are suitable for beginners and more advanced players. He...

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    Original price £2,150.00 - Original price £2,150.00
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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute by George Stevens (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    Original price £3,995.00 - Original price £3,995.00
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    PO ref. PO1196S7 Course Renaissance Lute by George Stevens (Previously Owned) supplied with Kingham Hard Case and  in excellent condition. Sitka Sp...

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  • 6 Course Renaissance Lute by George Stevens (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    Original price £3,995.00 - Original price £3,995.00
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    PO ref. PO1195S6 Course Renaissance Lute by George Stevens (Previously Owned) supplied with Kingham Hard Case and  in excellent condition. Sitka Sp...

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