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Hyllestad lyreSnake
Adapted historical instrument
Made after an archaeological find, with the adaptations requested by the musician.
Model: Hyllestad lyre (13th century)
Collection: Barbarian
Specifications
- Body
- Flamed maple
- Soundboard
- Flamed maple
- Back
- Flamed maple
- Tuning pegs
- Metal
- Tailpiece
- Olive ash
- Bridge
- Olive ash
- Strings
- Nylon
- Finish
- Light brown stain
- Ornamentation
- Intertwined serpents carved on the yoke, distressed finish
- Accessories
- Tuning key carved as a fleur-de-lis, which slots into the body of the instrument
Every instrument is made to order: woods, ornaments, strings and pickup are adapted to the way you play.
History and origins
Hyllestad lyre · 13th century
This model is reconstructed from a carving on the portal of the church of Hyllestad, in Norway: it shows King Gunnar playing the lyre in the snake pit into which Atli had thrown him.
