We know very little about Norse
music or the instruments used. However, from burial sites like
the Sutton Hoo boat grave and excavations at Jorvik (York) in England
we at least know about the Lyre and the Panpipes. Following
extensive research we present a replica of an 8th Century lyre and set
of Panpipes. The set of pipes found at Jorvik had five
holes but it is thought to have been broken. Ours are available
in 5 or 7 hole scales made from ash or sycamore and optionally
decorated with designs found on a bone comb at Snusgar in Orkney.
The Lyre is made from Ash or Sycamore with a Sycamore soundboard
and nylon or gut strings. The body is hollowed out, up to half way
along the twin necks. Comes with a tuning key. Prices:
Lyre with Nylon Strings £200 ~ Lyre with Gut Strings £250 ~ Pipes 5 Hole £40 ~ Pipes 7 Hole £45 BACK TO MAIN PAGE
Lyre with Nylon Strings £200 ~ Lyre with Gut Strings £250 ~ Pipes 5 Hole £40 ~ Pipes 7 Hole £45 BACK TO MAIN PAGE