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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.
  • 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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    19 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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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Venere by Charlotte De Ley

    Charlotte De Ley
    Original price £4,750.00 - Original price £4,750.00
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    This instrument is inspired by a lute made by Wendelio Venere in 1582. The bowl consists of 13 ribs made of yew and black (maple) spacers. The neck...

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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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    15 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 Theorbo with Padded Bag by The Early Music Shop

    Early Music Shop
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    5 reviews

    We are grateful to David Parsons, the well known lutenist, for his guidance in designing this theorbo (bass lute). The instrument is a large chitar...

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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 6, 7 and 8-course signature lutes are...

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    Original price £1,550.00 - Original price £1,550.00
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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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    6 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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  • 5 Course Gittern by George Stevens

    George Stevens
    Original price £3,950.00
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    5 Course Gittern by George Stevens after Hans Ott c.1450 with solidwood neck and body (lime) and a soundboard made from very old wood as is u...

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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hans Frei by James Marriage (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    Original price £2,950.00 - Original price £2,950.00
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    PO ref. PO0692S7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hans Frei by James Marriage 2018 (Previously Owned), with Kingham case and in excellent condition. F...

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    Original price £2,950.00 - Original price £2,950.00
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  • Silver Lute Kit Bundle – EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute Kit after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £650.00 - Original price £745.00
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    1 review

      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 ...

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    Original price £650.00 - Original price £745.00
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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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    5 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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    Original price £895.00 - Original price £895.00
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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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    4 reviews

     J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber with semi-rigid gig case Our exclusive range of 6, 7 and 8-course signature lutes are d...

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    Original price £1,450.00 - Original price £1,450.00
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  • 5 Course Medieval Lute after de Zwolle by Marco Golinelli

    Liuteria d'insieme
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    £2,095.00
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    5 Course Medieval Lute by Marco Golinelli, including hard case. Model:                   de ZwolleVibrating length:  520 mmShell:                  ...

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  • Bronze Lute Kit Bundle – EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute Kit

    Early Music Shop
    Original price £625.00 - Original price £717.50
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    2 reviews

      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 ...

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    Original price £625.00 - Original price £717.50
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  • 14 Course Archlute (Liuto Attiorbato) after Sellas by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £4,995.00 - Original price £4,995.00
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    2 reviews

    Brand new instrument arriving August/September 2025. Please contact us if you are interested in reserving. 14 Course Archlute (Liuto Attiorbato) af...

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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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    Current price £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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    Original price £950.00 - Original price £950.00
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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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    Current price £950.00

    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 £950.00 - Original price £950.00
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    Current price £950.00
  • 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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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £3,750.00 - Original price £3,750.00
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    1 review

    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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    Original price £3,750.00 - Original price £3,750.00
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  • Baroque Guitar after Marianita by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £4,495.00 - Original price £4,495.00
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    Baroque Guitar after Marianita by Matias CromThe "Marianita" is a 5 course baroque guitar inspired on the "Vihuela de Quito" with a playing string ...

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  • 4 Course Short Scale Elblag Gittern by Paul Baker (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    Original price £2,250.00 - Original price £2,250.00
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    PO ref. PO0695S4 Course Short Scale Elblag Gittern by Paul Baker, 2018 (Previously Owned), with case and in excellent condition. Fully serviced and...

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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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  • 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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  • 13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    Original price £0.00 - Original price £0.00
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    £5,995.00
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    2 reviews

    Brand new instrument arriving August/September 2025. Please contact us if you are interested in reserving. 13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann 6...

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  • 13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann by Marco Golinelli

    Liuteria d'insieme
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    13 Course Baroque Lute after Hoffmann by Marco Golinelli – Liuteria d'insieme including hard case. Specification: Model:                   Hoffmann...

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