JM Instruments (estd.2005) makes affordable lutes to order and available in stock ( 7crs Wolfgang Wolf lute), and the new Student Paduan Theorbo and more!) Phone: 01283734388 or email: info(at)jminstruments.com. More examples can be seen in: Medieval Renaissance Student lutes Baroque Mandolino Mandora Theorboes, Chitarroni and Archlutes Romantic guitars Vihuela

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Based on originals as listed, choose from many woods, rose designs, decorative extras, and stringing. Previous orders include: the student 7crs Frei (2004) for Richard MacKenzie hear it here, and his introduction to the Mandora showcased at LIFEM as well as his latest releases here! Hear the 11crs student Frei lute in gut (played by Mihaly Benko).Schumann on the 19th century Mandora played here by Chris Hirst and a Rondo by Schiedler (1747-1829). Another late baroque lute was made electric in 2010 for Dr Dale Harris.The cheapest lute is £884, commissioned by the National Trust for playing lute music at Knowle. Pictured above: the student Sellas theorbo, played by Mr MacKenzie (also hear his 6crs Benedid guitar, first commissioned by Richard). The 2nd picture is the 10/11crs Hans Frei lute played here. Also in single strung version. Lastly a 10crs Burkholtzer lute, for Rod Blocksidge, now converted to single strings, as is the 11/12crs Frei, and 8crs mandora. He also has a Lacote guitar.

See the surviving museum instruments here. Previous orders: a Terz guitar made for Jamie Akers (hear on his CD, track 5&6), the EMT lute , the Student Mandora, played by Richard Mackenzie, the 7crs Maler Lute-Guitar, the scaled-down student Quito Vihuela also played by Richard. *All prices exclude case (allowing UK customers a cheaper option to collect in person without a case and shipping).