The Renaissance period is rich in musical history. During this era, the instruments played such as the lute had their own unique design style and I am here to replicate that period in history with the instruments that I handcraft from my workshop.
Read MoreWelcome to my website! My name is George Stevens and I handcraft wire strung musical instruments.
Read MoreWith December now upon us, I cannot believe how quickly this year has flown by. It only seems like yesterday that I was planning the year ahead back in January.
Read MoreI am proud to be part of a special group of people! Skilled and passionate historical instrument makers are far and few between across the UK.
Read MoreAs an experienced instrument luthier, one of the key areas of history I focus on is the Baroque period. This era of music history is rich with composers such as Bach, Vivaldi and Handel who are now viewed as music pioneers of their time.
Read MoreThe Irish harp has a rich history that dates back centuries. A popular instrument of old, the harp still remains to be extremely popular as a beautifully looking and equally sounding instrument.
Read MoreThe four course guitar enjoyed huge popularity in the renaissance period and although similar to the 5 course guitar of the baroque period, the four course has it’s own unique sound and style.
Read MoreI have been a lute maker for over 30 years and it’s a passion of mine that has never dwindled.
Read MoreThe harp is up there with one of my favourite instruments. I love the aesthetic look through to the beautiful sound they produce.
Read MoreWould you love to own a new wire strung musical instrument which design and style dates back through centuries of history? If so, then you are in the right place and welcome to my website!
Read MoreThe harp has to be one of my favourite instruments. Not only does it look beautiful, but the sound (when played well), is also simply stunning.
Read MoreMedieval instruments are striking in their design and the sound produced. Creating historically accurate lutes through to guitars and harps (to name a few) has been my passion for decades and I am here to make for you, the bespoke medieval instrument that you would love to own and play!
Read MoreThe vihuela is a staple of the 15th-century music scene. Shaped like a guitar but tuned like a lute, the unique sound from a well-made vihuela is instantly recognisable.
Read MoreAre you looking online for a skilled Irish harp luthier? If you would love to own a handcrafted Irish harp which replicates the historical-aged Irish harp, then I am here to help.
Read MoreBaroque music has a rich history in the western world which dates back to the early 17th century to the mid-18th century.
Read MoreThe four course guitar is a staple of the renaissance period. Favoured by renowned renaissance music composers such as Adrian Le Roy and Giullaume Morlaye, the four-course guitar enjoyed its own popularity throughout the renaissance for its unique sound.
Read MoreWhen I am not in my workshop handcrafting authentic medieval musical instruments for my customers, I can be found somewhere researching historical periods of time and the musical instruments and influences going back in history.
Read MoreWhether you are starting out with learning to play the harp or you are an experienced harp player, if you love historical harp designs that date back centuries, then I am confident that you will love what I can handcraft for you.
Read MoreWith March drawing to a close, I can’t believe how quickly the first few months of 2021 have flown by! It’s proving to be another excellent and busy year from my studio, where I have been busy working away, handcrafting the bespoke instruments that my customers have requested.
Read MoreAs a renaissance instrument maker, I am here to create the stunning musical instrument that you want which captures in full the renaissance period of history.
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