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

    Charlotte De Ley
    £3,995.00

    This instrument is inspired by a lute made by Wendelio Venere in 1582. The bowl consists of 13 ribs made of cypress and black (maple) spacers. The ...

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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    £3,250.00

    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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  • J. Wood Signature 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £1,350.00

    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
    £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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  • Bronze Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £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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  • 7-Course Renaissance Lute by the Early Music Shop

    Silver Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

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

    Early Music Shop
    £1,050.00

      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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  • 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 Lute 6, 7 or 8 Course Semi-Rigid Case

    Early Music Shop
    £185.00
    2 reviews

    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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  • 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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  • 10 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    £4,250.00

    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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  • J Wood Signature 4 Course Cittern

    Early Music Shop
    £1,350.00

    4 Course Cittern produced and researched from drawings supplied by The Early Music Shop. French model c. 1600. Back and neck made of maple. Soundb...

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    Haddock 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Stephen Haddock
    £2,295.00

    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 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Stephen Haddock
    £2,225.00
    1 review

    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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  • 14 Course Archlute (Liuto Attiorbato) after Sellas by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    £4,950.00
    1 review

    14 Course Archlute (Liuto Attiorbato) after Sellas by Matias Crom and supplied with padded pag “Sellas” Liuto Attiorbato made after the originals...

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    Haddock 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Venere

    Stephen Haddock
    £2,150.00

    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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  • 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    £3,450.00

    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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  • 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Frei by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    £3,250.00

    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
    £2,495.00

    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
    £2,150.00

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

    Previously Owned
    £3,995.00

    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
    £3,995.00

    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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  • 10 Course Baroque Lute after Laux Mahler by Paul Egholm (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    £3,995.00

    PO Ref. PO1193S 10 Course Baroque Lute after Laux Mahler by Paul Egholm 1996 (Previously Owned) and with Kingham Hard Case and in excellent cond...

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  • 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Matteo Sellas by Marco Golinelli

    Liuteria d'insieme
    £3,295.00

    8 Course Renaissance Lute after Matteo Sellas by Marco Golinelli -  Liuteria d'insieme including hard case. 8 courses lute, Matteo Sellas model, 15...

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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hans Frei by Marco Golinelli

    Liuteria d'insieme
    £2,950.00

    7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hans Frei by Marco Golinelli -  Liuteria d'insieme including hard case. 7 courses lute, Hans Frei model, 11 ribs Wi...

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  • 7 Course Lute by Woodlark (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    £1,150.00

    PO ref. PO0919S 7 Course Lute by Woodlark 1985 (Previously Owned) - in very good condition. Fully restrung and new frets. For more details abou...

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  • 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Venere 2014 by George Stevens (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    £3,995.00

    PO ref. PO0836S6 Course Renaissance Lute after Venere 2014 by George Stevens (Previously Owned) supplied with Kingham Hard Case and both are in exc...

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

    Previously Owned
    £2,950.00

    PO ref. PO0692S7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hans Frei by James Marriage 2018 (Previously Owned) - with Kingham case and in excellent condition. ...

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  • 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Laux Maler c1552 by Stephen Haddock (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    £2,150.00

    PO ref. PO0688S7 Course Renaissance Lute after Laux Maler c1552 by Stephen Haddock (Previously Owned) - without case, but in excellent condition. K...

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    Stephen Haddock 7 Course Lute in G after Hans Frei

    Stephen Haddock
    £2,395.00

    Stephen Haddock 7 Course Lute in G after Hans Frei After a long association with The Early Music Shop, Stephen Haddock has been specially comm...

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  • 5 Course Gittern by George Stevens

    George Stevens
    £3,750.00

    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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  • 13 Course Baroque Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias Crom

    Matias Crom
    £5,250.00

    13 Course Baroque Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias CromBaroque lute model inspired on a Tieffenbrucker using a "Martin Hoffman" style pegbox wit...

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    Haddock 6 Course Descant Lute in A after Tieffenbrucker

    Stephen Haddock
    £2,150.00

    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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    Stephen Haddock 8 Course Lute in F after Hans Frei - * can be tuned to a G lute

    Stephen Haddock
    £2,395.00

    Haddock 8 Course Lute in F after Hans Frei  - * can be tuned to a G lute with alternative an stringing schedule (see below) giving the player ...

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

    Early Music Shop
    from £625.00
    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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  • Silver Lute Kit Bundle – EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute Kit after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    from £650.00
    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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  • 4 Course Short Scale Elblag Gittern by Paul Baker (Previously Owned)

    Previously Owned
    £2,250.00

    PO ref. PO0695S4 Course Short Scale Elblag Gittern by Paul Baker (Previously Owned) 2018  - with case and in very good condition.  Vibrating String...

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