This 16 string Lyre model features a wide range of notes to help players expand creatively in their playing. They are great for playing chord shapes, melody lines, and simple strumming with a warm and rich tone. For 2022, they have an updated full-width sound hole, with better two-handed playing ergonomics, which retains the standard Brandon John Luthiery volume and projection, but allows for easier access for two handed playing.
These handmade lyres are made from air-dried and locally harvested hardwood, milled near the BJL workshop.
Finally, these lyres are sealed using a Shellac-based French Polish method with a sprayed top coat. This labor-intensive process applies many thin coats of shellac finish- which are allowed to dry, buffed down, and reapplied to build a thick protective layer. Shellac has a history over 3,000 years old, and this amazing finish is completely natural, non-toxic, durable, and beautiful. It's also easy to touch up in the event of a scratch.
Local/sustainable hardwood - body may be made from 1 - 3 pieces of lumber
Clear shellac finish
Handmade felt protective sleeve included
Tuning wrench included
Completely designed and made in the USA
REPLACEMENT STRING SETS: String set lists are available to confirmed customers through a simple Etsy message request to the shop. Strings are direct replacements, available from the same manufacturer I use, sold much less expensively than I can sell them.
Sound Clip (cut and paste into a new browser): https://soundcloud.com/brandon-jl/16-final-62522
***PROCESSING TIMES: The processing times quoted are approximate and at times may be adjusted (shortened or extended) to streamline workshop flow and efficiency.
***LYRE STRING NOTES: Unlike imported lyres, all BJL lyres come with high-quality American made strings installed. These do not need to be replaced upon arrival for any reason, and should give you many, many hours of playing time without a change in tone. My personal lyres are all over five years old with original strings, and have never sounded better! In the event of a string break (usually due to over tightening), please reach out to me for replacement information.
**SHIPPING ADDRESS CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER ORDERS ARE FINALIZED. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR ADDRESS AT CHECKOUT BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER**
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This 16 string Lyre model features a wide range of notes to help players expand creatively in their playing. They are great for playing chord shapes, melody lines, and simple strumming with a warm and rich tone. For 2022, they have an updated full-width sound hole, with better two-handed playing ergonomics, which retains the standard Brandon John Luthiery volume and projection, but allows for easier access for two handed playing.
These handmade lyres are made from air-dried and locally harvested hardwood, milled near the BJL workshop.
Finally, these lyres are sealed using a Shellac-based French Polish method with a sprayed top coat. This labor-intensive process applies many thin coats of shellac finish- which are allowed to dry, buffed down, and reapplied to build a thick protective layer. Shellac has a history over 3,000 years old, and this amazing finish is completely natural, non-toxic, durable, and beautiful. It's also easy to touch up in the event of a scratch.
Local/sustainable hardwood - body may be made from 1 - 3 pieces of lumber
Clear shellac finish
Handmade felt protective sleeve included
Tuning wrench included
Completely designed and made in the USA
REPLACEMENT STRING SETS: String set lists are available to confirmed customers through a simple Etsy message request to the shop. Strings are direct replacements, available from the same manufacturer I use, sold much less expensively than I can sell them.
Sound Clip (cut and paste into a new browser): https://soundcloud.com/brandon-jl/16-final-62522
***PROCESSING TIMES: The processing times quoted are approximate and at times may be adjusted (shortened or extended) to streamline workshop flow and efficiency.
***LYRE STRING NOTES: Unlike imported lyres, all BJL lyres come with high-quality American made strings installed. These do not need to be replaced upon arrival for any reason, and should give you many, many hours of playing time without a change in tone. My personal lyres are all over five years old with original strings, and have never sounded better! In the event of a string break (usually due to over tightening), please reach out to me for replacement information.
**SHIPPING ADDRESS CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER ORDERS ARE FINALIZED. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR ADDRESS AT CHECKOUT BEFORE PLACING AN ORDER**
