Above is a 10/11crs Hans Frei lute played by Alex McCartney. In single strung here.Hear a student version of the Frei lute in gut (beautifully played by Mihaly Benko) Next is a 10crs Burkholtzer lute, for Rod Blocksidge, now converted to single strings, as is the 11/12crs Frei, and 8crs mandora. Also hear the c1825 Lacote guitar(Nr 2521). Lastly is the student Sellas theorbo, played by Mr MacKenzie (also hear his 6crs Benedid guitar). Instruments are based on originals, choose woods, rose designs, decorative extras, and stringing. One of the first student lutes made in 2004 is played by Mr MacKenzie, a decade later he introduced the Mandora at LIFEM . Hear Yesterday beautifully played on the 19th century Mandora by Chris Hirst. Another late baroque lute was made electric in 2010 for Dr Dale Harris.The cheapest lute is £884, for the National Trust for playing at Knowle. Also: a Terz guitar made for Jamie Akers (hear on his CD, track 5&6), the EMT lute, the 7crs Maler Lute-Guitar, Terms & Conditions are here *All prices exclude case (allowing UK customers to collect in person).

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