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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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 Heritage Baroque Guitar

    Early Music Shop
    £1,095.00
    4 reviews

    Our EMS Heritage Baroque guitar was newly designed and launched in 2015 and has been well received. It has a coopered back and sides and is fitted ...

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  • EMS Heritage Renaissance Guitar

    Early Music Shop
    £895.00

    EMS Heritage Renaissance Guitar - an inexpensive renaissance guitar from The Early Music Shop.  Renaissance Guitar Tuning:   A440. String Length: ...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Oud by The Early Music Shop

    Early Music Shop
    £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 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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  • EMS Heritage 8 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

    Early Music Shop
    £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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 6, 7 & 8 Course Lute Case by Kingham

    Kingham
    £795.00
    2 reviews

    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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  • 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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  • Mandoline with 19 ribs by Alfonso Moretti

    Previously Owned
    £395.00

    Mandoline with 19 ribs by Alfonso Moretti - sold as a restoration project. Needs new strings and possibly new machine heads.

  • 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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  • Gold Lute Kit Bundle – EMS Heritage 8 Course Renaissance Lute Kit

    Early Music Shop
    from £675.00
    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 team of...

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  • TGI Guitar Strap (Lute Strap) - Brown Leather

    Barnes & Mullins
    £29.95
    2 reviews

    Premium brown leather guitar strap with stitched edging. Adjustable length to suit players of any stature. Wide shoulder design for extra comfort. 

  • EMS Theorbo Case by Kingham

    Kingham
    £995.00

    A high quality, plush lined hard case specifically for the Early Music Shop theorbo, made by Kingham Cases.

  • 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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