Made You Look: How to Build a Lyre

This video is in German with English subtitles available.

This post was shared on the #luthiery channel of the Fine Woodworking Discord and it showcases the work of Horst Nieder — a master lute and lyre maker who resides in Heiligenberg, Germany. Nieder is so experienced in lyre-making that he is able identify the wood species of an instrument based only on the sound of the note. Follow along as Nieder expertly sculpts this instrument and prepares it for playing.

Source: SWR Handwerkskunst

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