J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber

Name: J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber
Brand: Early Music Shop
SKU: JWSL7H
Price: 1450.0 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)

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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 designed after an original by Hieber, and feature a stunning two-tone lacewood and walnut bowl, an attractive rosewood pegbox, as well as a Sitka spruce soundboard. Whether you’re looking for a premium lute or to upgrade your current instrument, these responsive, high-quality lutes have a balanced and rounded tone, and act as a step up from our student-level Heritage range. The instruments are strung with Aquila Nylgut strings and supplied in a semi-rigid gig case.

Tuning: Standard tuning (Renaissance in G)
Specification:
Ribs: Lacewood & Walnut
Soundboard: Sitka Spruce
Pegbox: Walnut
Fingerboard: Walnut
Pegs: Cocuswood
Nut: Bone
String Length: 600mm
Strings: Aquila Nylgut

7 Course Stringing Schedule - Aquila D d, G g, C c, f f, a a, d'd' g
(For spare strings, simply use the product codes below to search our website)

7th   D - AQUL200D
7th   d - AQUL94NG
6th   G - AQUL150D
6th   g - AQUL70NG
5th   C - AQUL108D
5th   c - AQUL52NG
4th   f - AQUL82NG
4th   f - AQUL82NG or Octave Pyramid PYR.40R
3rd   a - AQUL64NG
3rd   a - AQUL64NG
2nd   d' - AQUL48NG
2nd   d' - AQUL48NG
1st    g - AQUL42NG or Pyramid PYR.425R

One Year's Free Lute Society Membership.
The membership includes a new members pack with 100 pages of beginner's music, annual journal, free gift CD and PDFs of the last two years' magazines, then members receive quarterly Lute News magazine, each with a music supplement, and a quarterly e-zine, with further music to play, plus the year's annual journal. Then there are invitations to our virtual meetings, on our Youtube channel, for members anywhere in the world to enjoy. We promise you won't run out of music to play or interesting things to read about this wonderful instrument.

Lute Society Publications Books & CDs - including CDs by Jacob Heringman

Customer Reviews

4.5 Based on 4 Reviews

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J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber - Customer Photo From Gary Simkins

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17/05/2024

Anthony Z.

United States

Glowing Review of Both the Lute and EMS

I have owned dozens and dozens of instruments in the last four decades, ranging from production electric guitars to coveted acoustic instruments sold to collectors. The J. Wood 7 Course Lute is a fine instrument. It is well constructed, sharp looking in appearance and, best of all, has a wonderful resonance. Upon arrival, I played the lute well into the wee hours of the morning and my wife said she could hear it - through three walls, a closed door and 30 feet of house. When properly played, it projects well. I come from playing guitar, eventually solely classical guitar, and venturing into the lute. The J. Wood 7 Course Lute is an appropriate investment for one who intends to undertake a more serious and disciplined study of the lute. I am picky about my instruments. I feel confident learning the lute on this instrument and I can see that, with proper care, it will last a lifetime. The manager, Alfie, worked tirelessly and regularly communicated to get the instrument shipped and through U.S. Customs. Here are a few first impressions and tips for those contemplating this purchase: 1. There is plenty of music out there for 6, 7 and 8 course lutes. French and Italian tablature is intuitive and there's a lot of it, if you look. 2. When you get your lute, be patient and methodical. If you're a guitar player, at first, the lute is going to seem bouncy, loose and delicate. The strings are still stretching. Because the strings were stretching, I played it and retuned for about eight hours before I could get into fine tuning. Once you nail the tuning, the instrument sounds incredible. (It's a sound you can't get with capo-ing a guitar.) Tip: If you have serious tuning to do, face the soundboard toward you while the instrument rests vertically on your thigh (i.e., upright) and that will give you the best interaction with the pegbox. Holding the lute in playing position and trying to tune can be frustrating if you are doing formative tuning. 3. Dealing with EMS: I ultimately had a very good interaction with EMS. EMS is obviously a niche business and there is ebb and flow with respect to how busy they get. If you don't feel like you're getting the attention you need, be patient and tactfully persistent. It has been my experience that they will get back to you if they can't deal with your concern immediately. Alfie and Pete were great in getting this instrument from the U.K. to the U.S. 4. The semi-rigid case is very good. UPS (the shipper) was - predictably - unkind to the box. The lute arrived in perfect shape thanks to the semi-rigid case. 5. Holding the lute: While a strap might be used, I found that my footrest (for classical guitar) worked great when placed under my right foot (rather than the left). The instrument is properly propped up and comfortable. The package included is great. The publications of The Lute Society are intriguing and have excellent academic presentation. Lastly, I found the extra set of strings in the front pocket of the case. So, if you don't find them in the box, don't despair. I am happy to have started the journey with the lute and I would definitely do business with EMS again.

06/05/2024

Gary S.

Canada

7 course Heritage Lute

I absolutely love the delicate nature of this instrument, it’s divine

Early Music Shop J. Wood Signature 7 Course Renaissance Lute after Hieber Review

25/01/2024

Timothy M.

United States

Very nice instument

I like the instrument very much. The price was appropriate. Interaction with sales was very nice. But for delivery to US, the 7-day claim is very optimistic. It was more like 20 days. But this is still actually reasonable. Thank you!

22/02/2023

Gerard S.

United States