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Baiocasses Gallic lyre Gavrinis, Atelier Skald
Baiocasses Gallic lyre Gavrinis, Atelier Skald
Baiocasses Gallic lyre Gavrinis, Atelier Skald
Ash yoke carved with interlace, heads decorated with bronze triskeles
Ash yoke carved with interlace, heads decorated with bronze triskeles
Yoke head, bronze triskele appliqué
Yoke head, bronze triskele appliqué
Yoke head, ash with a blue-grey distressed finish
Yoke head, ash with a blue-grey distressed finish
Ash body, natural finish with a blue-grey stain, distressed
Ash body, natural finish with a blue-grey stain, distressed
Olive ash bridge
Olive ash bridge
Active pickup, 6.35 mm (1/4 in) jack output
Active pickup, 6.35 mm (1/4 in) jack output

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Baiocasses Gallic lyreGavrinis

Adapted historical instrument

Made after an archaeological find, with the adaptations requested by the musician.

Model: Baiocasses Gallic lyre (Iron Age)

Collection: Barbarian

Specifications

Body
Ash
Soundboard
Ash
Yoke
Carved ash, interlace motif
Tuning pegs
Metal
Tailpiece
Ash
Bridge
Olive ash
Strings
Nylon
Finish
Natural, blue-grey stain, distressed finish
Ornamentation
Bronze appliqués; triskeles in the heads
Pickup
Active pickup, 6.35 mm (1/4 in) jack output

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Every instrument is made to order: woods, ornaments, strings and pickup are adapted to the way you play.

History and origins

Baiocasses Gallic lyre · Iron Age

This model is reconstructed from the coins of the Baiocasses, a Gallic people of Armorica, whose lyres have a shape of their own.

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