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Baiocasses Gallic lyreTriskell
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
- Maple
- Yoke
- Ash
- Tuning pegs
- Metal
- Tailpiece
- Ash
- Bridge
- Olive ash
- Strings
- Nylon
- Finish
- Natural, brown-grey stain, distressed finish
- Ornamentation
- Bronze Kernunnos appliqué; interlace carved on the yoke; wooden triskeles carved in the heads
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.
