This 19 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.
These handmade lyres are made from air-dried and locally harvested American Cherry milled near the BJL workshop. Bodies will be made from 1-3 pieces depending on availability of local lumber.
The Prism coloring process is done over a few days, with many light color applications, building the color presence without overpowering the natural grain. Each of these lyres will loosely follow the color scheme shown here, but each with its own unique character, thoughtfully applied in a way that accentuates the natural beauty of the wood.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sqOpiiG32Y
Size: Approx 11" x 16"
19 String Tuning, low F3 to high C6
Local/sustainable hardwood
Custom color wash
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.
***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 19 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.
These handmade lyres are made from air-dried and locally harvested American Cherry milled near the BJL workshop. Bodies will be made from 1-3 pieces depending on availability of local lumber.
The Prism coloring process is done over a few days, with many light color applications, building the color presence without overpowering the natural grain. Each of these lyres will loosely follow the color scheme shown here, but each with its own unique character, thoughtfully applied in a way that accentuates the natural beauty of the wood.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sqOpiiG32Y
Size: Approx 11" x 16"
19 String Tuning, low F3 to high C6
Local/sustainable hardwood
Custom color wash
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.
***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**
