Solosopran Lyre - type A

Solosopran lyres type A and B are well-proven instruments from the workshop of R. Anton. They are characterized by quality construction and very good acoustic properties despite of their afordability.

39 strings in standard chromatic tuning - range c - d’’’
Implementation: spruce / maple

Solosopran Lyre - type B06

This lyre is the latest model from the workshop of R. Anton. It has modified shape for more comfortable holding and features a clear and balanced sound to satisfy even the most demanding players.

45 strings in our inovative whole-tone chromatic tuning - range G# - e’’’
Implementation: spruce / maple

Soprano Lyre

Soprano Lyre is the smallest lyre from our offer and an ideal choice for beginning players. It allows easy handling and despite its smaller size it has very good accoustic properties and range sufficient for solo play.

41 strings in whole-tone chromatic tuning - range c - e’’’
Implementation: spruce / maple

Large Alto / Tenor Lyre

Alto Lyre is an instrument for the most demanding players. It provides a range over 3 octaves and has full and warm sound in the bass register. It is suitable for solo play as well as a bass instrument in a group.

47 strings in whole-tone chromatic tuning - range D - c’’’
or 40 strings in standard chromatic tuning - range C - e’’
Implementation: spruce / maple

Small Alto Lyre

This lyre is a smaller alternative of an instrument wtith strings reaching to the bass register. It will find a good use in any smaller ensembles where a bass fundament is needed.

41 strings in whole-tone chromatic tuning - range E - g#’’
Implementation: spruce / maple

Choroi Solo Lyre

Exceptional instrument suitable for solo play as well as for therapeutic use. In addition to precise construction quality, Choroi Solo Lyre excels particularly by unique character of the tone that is clear and bright and strongly resonates in outer space. Choroi is a company with a long history of development and production of lyres and other therapeutic musical instruments.

39 strings in standard chromatic tuning - range c - d’’’

Large Kantele

15 strings in diatonic scale - range c - c’’’
Implementation: plywood, spruce / maple

Bass Kantele

27 strings in two rows, diatonic scale - range C - a’’
Implementation: bamboo / maple, elm, beech plywood

Psalterium (Plucked Psaltery)

26 stings in diatonic scale - range G - d’’’
Implementation: spruce / ash, elm

Chord Zither

72 strings in 8 clusters tuned in chords  Bb - F - C - G - D - A - E - B
Implementation: ash / beech plywood, hand painted decoration

Bass Crwth  (“Streichbass”)

2 strings tuned in fifth C - G, standard cello size
Implementation: spruce / maple

Bowed Psaltery

29 strings in chromatic scale - range c’ - e’’’
(or 24 strings with range c’ - b’’)
Implementation: spruce / maple, elm (or beech plywood / ash)

Anton Concert Lyre

Concert Lyre is the largest instrument with the richest sound among the Anton lyres we offer. With its range spanning nearly five octaves it allows comfortable play in all registres from deep and warm basses to bright and sparkling tones in high positions. The instrument is particularly suitable for advanced players and for solo play. A clear sound of the lyre rings out also in bigger ensembles and resonates well even in larger acoustic spaces.

57 strings in whole-tone chromatic tuning - range G#1 - e’’’
Implementation: spruce / ash

Montefiore Concert Lyre

The Concert Lyre is a master-piece of the Montefiore lyres, with outstanding sound and great resonance properties. Tonal range of over 5 octaves from double bass E up to g#’’’ is the largest ever on a lyre. A selection of fine Australian timber along with its accurate craft and artistic processing makes the instrument excel not only in terms of music, but also visual. Optionally, a stand with adjustable position, which allows comfortable handling of the free standing instrument, can be attached to the lyre. Montefiore Concert Lyre undoubtedly belongs to the best of what the world of lyres has to offer.

65 strings in whole-tone chromatic tuning - range E1 - g#’’’
Implementation: mountain ash / rock maple, silky oak, tasmanian myrtle,
tasmanian blackwood. Soundboard: cedar. Bridge: rosewood, ebony

Montefiore Soprano Lyre

Lyres from Australian instrument builder Justin Montefiore shine with unique sound  and original artistic look. Thanks to the sophisticated construction and special design of the soundboard made of cedar wood, these instruments have excellent responsivity and exceptional sound qualities that will be appreciated even by the most demanding lyre players. Soprano lyre is a smaller and affordable option of Montefiore instruments without compromise.

45 strings in whole-tone chromatic tuning - range G# - e’’’