Luthieros
Ancient lyres and other musical instruments...
Announcement
Pausis Project >
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzKJNzL4eTI
"Game of Thrones" theme song on ancient Greek instruments > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD6uXXZwfi8
Luthieros is a craftsman that loves to take natural materials and give them a new reason for existence: making them able to produce sound, music, to help people explore their creativity and provoke strong emotions.
Luthieros handcrafts ancient musical instruments such as lyres, kithara, pandura, etc., along with ancient percussions, and modern Greek instruments (such as bouzouki, tzouras, and baglamas). Moreover, Luthieros loves to share his art with amateur luthiers around the world, to play music, to sing, to create, to have fun, to offer...
Luthieros workshop is based near ancient Europos, a town initially originated during the time of Alexander the Great, and its inhabitants were the first who were called Europeans (it is true!).
But most of all, Luthieros is the Koumartzis familia, a family full of musicians, designers, craftsmen, and craftswomen.
Drop us a line, as we love to share with you more about our work...
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Reviews
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Debra on Jan 29, 2024
5 out of 5 starsGreat gig bag, very protective, larger than expected but for the aphrodite lyre but it works.
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James on Nov 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsJust received my Lyre of Apollo. This is my second lyre purchase (first was Lyre of Hermes-7 string) in January of last year. I meant to leave a review, but my father passed away a couple of says after it arrived and I didn't get a chance. Both my Lyres sound and look amazing, they really are hand made and each is unique. Lutherios also has great customer service. I have a tendency to overthink and analyze and worry, but Lutherios was there promptly for all of my questions/concerns. I also love all the extras you get with each Lyre. Next I will be ordering some extra plectrums, music books and Lyre stand. Thank you again Lutherios!
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Samantha on Apr 29, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely love my lyre. It's a work of art and plays beautifully. I have three lyres so far and this one is my absolute favorite when it comes to quality and sound. Will buy from again.
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George on Mar 7, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI love this instrument! Mine's 11-stringed so I am learning to tune it watching Lina Palera videos on YouTube (same as 7-string with four lower strings). It is beautiful, just like the photo. It came with the telamon and a plektron, which I didn't think about until after I'd ordered it. I am also impressed with this large case it came in. Thanks, Koumartzis family!
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Becca on Jan 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI am blown away by the quality of everything that was included in my package, down to the folder that the paperwork came in. This lyre is stunning and shows that a lot of time and passion went into this piece. I received my order VERY quickly and received courteous responses from the seller when I had questions. It is so neat to see the work this family puts into their craft. I highly recommend ordering any type of instrument from this shop.
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Alexander on Dec 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsExcellent build quality, like the sound, the provided materials and information on the instrument are very helpful including build details and lengths/weights of active string. Includes info on how to get jnto lyre playing
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Tyler on Nov 24, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis lyre was a gift for my wife and she loves it! The quality is excellent and it was packaged impeccably. Highly recommend these sellers for an authentic and well crafted product
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Wayne on Oct 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsNice gig bag. I've had many gig bags for various instruments. This one from Lutherios is probably the best I've had.
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Garret on Oct 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAWESOME!!!!!!! Love the quality and it exceeds my expectations!
About Luthieros
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Our team: (from left) Nikolaos, Theodore, Anastasios and Iordanis! -
We even manufacture cases for our instruments, engraved with our logo, in order to properly protect your instruments. -
Our luthier, Anastasios, is testing an R&D project in progress: an ancient stringed instrument called Sambuca! -
By using natural materials (wood, bones etc.) we create musical artefacts that can interact with people's emotions... -
Recently we presented a beautiful reconstructed lyre of Meggido while working for the reconstruction of the lyre of Ur!
Where pieces of wood come to life again!
Shop members
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Nikolaos Koumartzis
Owner, Designer, Curator
Nikolaos Koumartzis is a Graphic & Product Designer, along with a published author and recently young publisher (since 2010, with the founding of iWrite.gr Publications). He has also begun to learn how to play the ancient Greek lyre recently... :)
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Theodore Koumartzis
Marketer, Photographer, Owner
Theodore Koumartzis is the youngest member of our family, focusing on web developing, graphic design and marketing of our workshop's music instruments. He is also a player of stringed music instruments such as baglamas...
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Anastasios Koumartzis
Creator, Owner
Anastasios Koumartzis is the "heart" of Luthieros, as he is the visioner and the manufacturer of our ancient and modern music instruments. He loves to play and teach music, but his great pation is to create top-quality music organs...
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Iordanis Koumartzis
Quality Tester, Musician, Owner
Iordanis, our oldest brother, is a professional bass player and a gifted music teacher for young wanna-be musicians! He lives by playing with his band, APERITO, and shares our vision for creating top-quality instruments at low cost!
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
Shipping
We have experienced delays in a small percentage of our packages during this period, due to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has significant impacts on the worldwide shipping industry. Even if (obviously) this is not our fault, LUTHIEROS family ensures that every order will be delivered no matter what the circumstances are. We can't accept cancelations due to delivery delays, so if time is a top priority for you get in touch with us before placing your order.
// Your shipping options
Our items are carefully packaged, marked as fragile, and shipped through simple or premium shipping, according to our customers’ wishes. Even on the occasion that a problem occurs, that isn’t our responsibility, we will work with you 100% to find the best possible solution.
Regarding the shipping, our customers can choose between two options as described below: Simple and Premium.
// Simple shipping
This is the default shipping method we use for sending our lovingly handcrafted musical instruments to our customers. Each order using this shipping option:
• Is packaged with love and extra care, and marked as “fragile”.
• Has tracking number, to be able to track your package at any given time.
• Is shipped via Hellenic Post (Greece’s national shipping carrier).
• Is delivered to you via your country’s default shipping carrier (for example USPS for the United States).
Everything that is beyond us, is beyond us: delays, mishandle, and damage due to your country’s default shipping company, etc. In the unfortunate event that something goes wrong on an order with “Simple shipping”, LUTHIEROS family will always be on your side and help you find out the best solution (as we did in the past to all our customers who asked for our aid).
* We strongly suggest choosing "premium shipping" for extra fragile musical instruments (such as ancient Cithara / Kithara).
// Premium shipping
This is our premium shipping method that we highly recommend to our customers, in order to receive their new and unique musical instruments intact. We use premium shipping carriers such as FedEx, DHL, TNT, etc. with fast shipping and 100% shipping insurance!
Each order using this shipping option:
• Is shipped using only premium shipping companies.
• Is 100% insured to the total cost of the order.
• Is delivered in half the time than any other shipping option.
• If something goes wrong, we will build a new instrument and send it to you with no additional cost.
• Is packaged with love and extra care, and marked as “fragile”.
• Has tracking number, to be able to track your package at any given time.
* We strongly suggest choosing "premium shipping" for extra fragile musical instruments (such as ancient Cithara / Kithara).
Until today, all our beautifully handcrafted instruments arrived at their new homes (around the world) without any issues. Additionally, please be aware that:
• Import taxes are beyond our control, and they are collected by customs authorities of the country of delivery.
• There are no import taxes for orders delivered to the European Union.
• In case you choose "Simple shipping" for your order, we shall not be held liable to and shall not accept any liability, obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any damage by your country’s state post office. Regarding the latter, do not accept packages which have been tampered with or look damaged. Open such packages in the presence of a postal clerk to ensure that the contents are secure before signing.