National Lute Day 2023
15th July — our second annual National Lute Day
This Saturday would have been the 90th birthday of one of the most distinguished classical guitarists and lutenists of the 20th century, Julian Bream.
Celebrate by browsing our collection of guitars, lutes, theorbos, gitterns and more, including everything from our affordable Early Music Shop lutes — highly recommended by lutenist Jacob Heringman — to unique handmade instruments from makers such as Stephen Haddock, George Stevens, James Marriage, Matias Crom and others!
SAVE across the collection - discounts available ONLY until Sunday 16 July at 23:59PT.
As always, please contact us with any questions about these instruments, or anything else across our catalogue.
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Bronze Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Early Music ShopOriginal price £950.00 - Original price £950.00Original price£950.00£950.00 - £950.00Current 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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Silver Lute Bundle - EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Early Music ShopOriginal price £995.00 - Original price £995.00Original price£995.00£995.00 - £995.00Current price £995.00| /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 ShopOriginal price £1,050.00 - Original price £1,050.00Original price£1,050.00£1,050.00 - £1,050.00Current price £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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7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber by Matias Crom
Matias CromOriginal price £3,750.00 - Original price £3,750.00Original price£3,750.00£3,750.00 - £3,750.00Current price £3,750.00| /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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Haddock 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Stephen HaddockOriginal price £2,150.00 - Original price £2,150.00Original price£2,150.00£2,150.00 - £2,150.00Current price £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 after Hans Frei by Marco Golinelli
Liuteria d'insiemeOriginal price £2,995.00 - Original price £2,995.00Original price£2,995.00£2,995.00 - £2,995.00Current price £2,995.00| /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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10 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffenbrucker by Matias Crom
Matias CromOriginal price £4,750.00 - Original price £4,750.00Original price£4,750.00£4,750.00 - £4,750.00Current price £4,750.00| /Brand new instrument arriving August/September 2025. Please contact us if you are interested in reserving. 10 Course Renaissance Lute after Tieffen...
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J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Early Music ShopOriginal price £1,450.00 - Original price £1,450.00Original price£1,450.00£1,450.00 - £1,450.00Current price £1,450.00| /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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EMS Theorbo with Padded Bag by The Early Music Shop
Early Music ShopOriginal price £0.00 - Original price £0.00Original price £0.00£2,795.00£2,795.00 - £2,795.00Current price £2,795.00| /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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EMS Heritage Baroque Guitar
Early Music ShopOriginal price £1,295.00 - Original price £1,295.00Original price£1,295.00£1,295.00 - £1,295.00Current price £1,295.00| /Our exclusive Heritage Baroque guitar has a coopered back and sides and is fitted with Aquila Nylgut strings. It is an attractive instrument with a...
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EMS Heritage Renaissance Guitar
Early Music ShopOriginal price £995.00 - Original price £995.00Original price£995.00£995.00 - £995.00Current price £995.00| /Our exclusive Heritage Renaissance guitar is fitted with Aquila Nylgut strings. It is an attractive instrument with a bright, clear tone. Renaissan...
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7 Course Renaissance Lute by George Stevens (Previously Owned)
Previously OwnedOriginal price £3,995.00 - Original price £3,995.00Original price£3,995.00£3,995.00 - £3,995.00Current price £3,995.00| /PO ref. PO1196S7 Course Renaissance Lute by George Stevens (Previously Owned) with Kingham Hard Case and in excellent condition. Fully serviced and...
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10 Course Baroque Lute after Laux Mahler by Paul Egholm (Previously Owned)
Previously OwnedOriginal price £3,995.00 - Original price £3,995.00Original price£3,995.00£3,995.00 - £3,995.00Current price £3,995.00| /PO Ref. PO1193S 10 Course Baroque Lute after Laux Mahler by Paul Egholm 1996 (Previously Owned) with Kingham Hard Case and in excellent conditio...
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4 Course Short Scale Elblag Gittern by Paul Baker (Previously Owned)
Previously OwnedOriginal price £2,250.00 - Original price £2,250.00Original price£2,250.00£2,250.00 - £2,250.00Current price £2,250.00| /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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Oud by The Early Music Shop
Early Music ShopOriginal price £795.00 - Original price £795.00Original price£795.00£795.00 - £795.00Current price £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 Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Early Music ShopOriginal price £850.00 - Original price £850.00Original price£850.00£850.00 - £850.00Current price £850.00| /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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EMS Heritage 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Early Music ShopOriginal price £895.00 - Original price £895.00Original price£895.00£895.00 - £895.00Current price £895.00| /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 ShopOriginal price £950.00 - Original price £950.00Original price£950.00£950.00 - £950.00Current 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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7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hans Frei by James Marriage (Previously Owned)
Previously OwnedOriginal price £2,950.00 - Original price £2,950.00Original price£2,950.00£2,950.00 - £2,950.00Current price £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. F...
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5 Course Gittern by George Stevens
George StevensOriginal price £3,950.00Original price £3,950.00 - Original price £3,950.00Original price £3,950.00Current price £3,595.00£3,595.00 - £3,595.00Current price £3,595.00| /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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6, 7 & 8 Course Lute Case by Kingham
KinghamOriginal price £795.00 - Original price £795.00Original price£795.00£795.00 - £795.00Current price £795.00| /6, 7 & 8 Course Lute Case by Kingham - suitable for EMS 6, 7 & 8 Course Lutes, Haddock 6, 7 & 8 Course Lutes & others. A strong rig...
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Mandoline with 19 ribs by Alfonso Moretti
Previously OwnedOriginal price £795.00 - Original price £795.00Original price£795.00£795.00 - £795.00Current price £795.00| /Mandoline with 19 ribs by Alfonso Moretti. Fitted with new strings and fully serviced and refurbished by our luthier prior to despatch.
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Bronze Lute Kit Bundle – EMS Heritage 6 Course Renaissance Lute Kit
Early Music ShopOriginal price £625.00 - Original price £717.50Original price£625.00 - £717.50£625.00 - £717.50Current price £625.00| /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 ShopOriginal price £650.00 - Original price £745.00Original price£650.00 - £745.00£650.00 - £745.00Current price £650.00| /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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