--- product_id: 227793578 title: "16 Strings Lyre Harp" brand: "aklot" price: "£110.06" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Aklot" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/227793578-16-strings-lyre-harp store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Okoume hardwood body for lasting tone stability 16 durable steel strings for rich resonance Includes tuning wrench & extra strings for perfect pitch 16 Strings Lyre Harp **Brand:** aklot **Price:** £110.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your soundscape with the 16 Strings Lyre Harp — where tradition meets trend. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 16 Strings Lyre Harp by aklot - **How much does it cost?** £110.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/227793578-16-strings-lyre-harp) ## Best For - aklot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted aklot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready for the Road:** Comes with a sleek black gig bag and pickup for seamless transport and amplified performances. - • **Room-Filling Resonance:** 16 steel strings deliver a vibrant, ringing tone that captivates any space. - • **Ergonomic & Safe Design:** Rounded edges and lightweight 1.2kg frame make playing comfortable and injury-free. - • **Complete Tuning Kit Included:** Adjust your harp effortlessly with the included wrench and spare strings—stay perfectly in tune. - • **Premium Okoume Wood Craftsmanship:** Carved from high-density hardwood ensuring durability and consistent sound quality. ## Overview The AKLOT 16 Strings Lyre Harp is a finely crafted musical instrument made from durable Okoume hardwood and polished mahogany. Featuring 16 alloy steel strings, it produces a warm, resonant sound capable of filling any room. Designed with rounded edges for comfort and safety, it includes a tuning wrench, extra strings, a pickup, and a black gig bag for portability. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned players, this harp combines classic craftsmanship with modern convenience, backed by a 60-day satisfaction warranty. ## Description Product description Aklot Lyre Harp Lyre (also known as Greek:λύρα) is the earliest plucked instrument in the West. Playing the lyre is an important way for students of ancient Greece to study music and poetry. The dignified and beautiful image of the seven-string harp is also a symbol of the lyrical poet Erato. All of the Lyre have one thing in common, which is to Liberate the pure tone from the materialized instruments and materials. When you gently tap a string, it creates a continuous whistling effect within the space. This pure sound, free from any material, can sing and relax our body and mind. 16 Strings Lyre Harp With more strings and tones compared to 7 or 10 strings harp, you don't need to tune or exchange the strings again and again when you want to play more different tone songs. More options and music style offer to you Maple Wood Bridge AKLOT has had lyre harp sold for about 2 years. On the basic of advice and suggestion from our customer, we has this upgrade model---to add a maple wood bridge for a more stable sound and avoiding the strings force into the wood. Metal shell holes Each string hole is covered with the meatal case, well protect the strings from slipping into the wood. Help the strings stay in place and keep it in tone. More stable and enhance the harp's service time. End loops The concealed treatment loop end not only ensures the lyre harp with beautiful appearance, but also makes it easier to change strings.The experienced Luthier has carefully polished through several processes for the lyre harp with a rounded and perfect body. Self-adhesive Stickers Pick up Pickup only collects the sound caused by vibration of the soundboard, which not only eliminates the external interfering noise but also achieves high quality sound reproduction. Self-adhesive Stickers will not hurt your beloved Tuning Wrench Use a wrench to adjust the string tension by clockwise or counterclockwise when tuning.For a better effect, you can download tuning tool on your phone Gstrings for Android system And insTuner for iOS system Gig Bag The lyre harp with a gig bag as gift. You can take it to travel, camping, have a picnic or whenever/wherever you go. Wish Aklot lyre hap bring you much fun to your daily life! Tuning App When tuning the lyre harp, you can't adjust too much at a time. When the string is slightly stretched, you should start to use the app. Slightly twist the tuning each time to avoid breaking the strings. Review: Sounds Great! - I just got done tuning the harp. It took a while, but I'm used to tuning guitars. I used the "insTuner" app suggested in the Manual/Instructions that came with the solid Mahogany 16 sting open Lyre harp. I appreciate the generous spacing of the strings! A beautiful crafted, nice and heavy harp compared to the hollow body Harps, and with the brass strip holding the strings the hardware is better than Most. If You've tuned a six string guitar, Imagine trying to tune a "16 string" guitar without the tuning keys, and Your Directly turning the cord stock with the wrench; this Means the tiniest rotation Makes a big difference. The nice thing about the solid/open body Lyre harp, is once You have it tuned, it plays so beautifully: and, that solid body Makes for a long tuning hold on the notes. The absence of Keys Makes the tuning a bit harder, but also keeps people from detuning it when playing with it; So, I don't Mind the kids playing with it, as they cannot detune the harp as Easily as say the guitars. Arrived unscathed, and I couldn't be happier! Thanks for offering this product! Review: Nice little musical instrument! - I wasn't quite sure what to expect at this price point, and with all the extra items that would be included. The instrument is very nicely crafted. There are no rough edges, and the strings, pegs and grommets are very nicely spaced and installed. It has a nice sound quality and has metal strings. All the items in the pictures were included. The tuning is a little tight, but not unexpected for an instrument with peg tuners. Initially it will take multiple tunings while the strings stretch, but over time I feel it will stay in tune, once the strings settle in, just fine. The gig bag is nicely made, I just wish it would have a bit of padding and a storage pocket, but for the price I can't really complain. I plan on transporting it in an additional padded bag that also will have pockets for the other items. I would definitely have no problems sharing this instrument with the grandkids. I also like this design, as it allows for the instrument to either be played upright, or to be played flat on a table or lap. A good option for those of us dealing with shoulder and back arthritis. The only thing I would change, and I have to admit that I don't know if it's an option, is that I would pay for this to be placed in an additional box for shipping. It was shipped in the factory box. While this box is sufficient for that purpose of enclosing the instrument and accessories together, it's not quite strong enough to be the main shipping box. During shipping, the box received a hole in it, and the instrument has a ding on it where the box was compromised. At least the ding is on the back of the instrument. Overall, I am quite pleased with this instrument. Good quality for the price. ## Features - MATERIAL: Aklot lyre harp is carved from a piece of Okoume. High hardness and density wood is strong enough to keep it in tone and avoid the string force into the wood. The instrument has warm sound with a pleasant tone. - 16 STEEL STRINGS: The 16 metal strings lyre harp is equipped with durable steel strings. The tone is ringing and can fill in a whole room. The shorter the string is, the higher tone you'll get. And so does the tension of strings. - EXQUISITE DETAILS DESIGN: The lyre harp is with rounded edge, which is safer and more comfortable to hold. The sound board creates a continuous whistling effect within the space. With loop end design for more stable and keep it in tune. - TUNING TOOLS INCLUDED: The lyre harp kit comes with a tuning wrench, you can use the wrench to adjust the tension of string by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. - WHAT YOU GET: Package includes a lyre harp, a tuning wrench, extra strings, pickup and a black gig bag. And we offer 60 days quality and satisfaction warranty. If you have any question, please feel free to contact us. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B089W7YNTF | | Back Material Type | Okoume | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,723 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #3 in Harps | | Body Material Type | Mahogany | | Brand | AKLOT | | Brand Name | AKLOT | | Color | Natural Wood Color | | Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,096 Reviews | | Finish Type | Polished | | Hand Orientation | right | | Included Components | With Bag, With Pickup, With Spare Strings, With Tuning Wrench | | Instrument | Harp | | Instrument Size | 16 Strings Lyre Harp Deer | | Item Dimensions | 16.93 x 18.5 x 24.41 inches | | Item Type Name | Harp | | Item Weight | 1.2 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 16.93 x 18.5 x 24.41 inches | | Manufacturer | Shenzhen Lotmusic Technologe Co.,Ltd | | Manufacturer Part Number | MI3247-AKM | | Material Type | Mahogany | | Model Number | MI3247-AKM | | Number of Strings | 16 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Size | 16 Strings Lyre Harp Deer | | Sound Profile | Balanced and Resonant | | String Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Top Material Type | Mahogany, Maple, Okoume, Walnut | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** AKLOT - **Size:** 16 Strings Lyre Harp Deer - **Color:** Maple - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16.93 x 18.5 x 24.41 inches - **Top Material Type:** Mahogany, Maple, Okoume, Walnut - **Back Material Type:** Okoume - **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel - **Finish Type:** Polished - **Instrument:** Harp - **Item Weight:** 1.2 Kilograms ## Images ![16 Strings Lyre Harp - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wUuC3PX7L.jpg) ![16 Strings Lyre Harp - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OfkWXERiL.jpg) ![16 Strings Lyre Harp - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qXvKeFl1L.jpg) ![16 Strings Lyre Harp - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nZ6szmMqL.jpg) ![16 Strings Lyre Harp - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817qIwwTt5L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What should the lyre harp be tuned to?** A: The other answer is correct, D E G A B D E. The first note is D above middle C, the second D and E are an octave higher. **Q: Could I restring this with nylon? Thank you!** A: You can; if you check out r/Lyres on Reddit there’s someone who did that recently. Just post there telling them what model you have and they can help you choose the right nylon strings. **Q: Is it loud? I don't want to bother my neighbor...** A: No, it isn't loud enough to bother a neighbor **Q: Does the 16 string model come with an extra set of strings as my 7 string did?** A: Yes. It has a packet of extra strings that have numbers tabs to identify which string each is. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds Great! *by V***Y on March 26, 2026* I just got done tuning the harp. It took a while, but I'm used to tuning guitars. I used the "insTuner" app suggested in the Manual/Instructions that came with the solid Mahogany 16 sting open Lyre harp. I appreciate the generous spacing of the strings! A beautiful crafted, nice and heavy harp compared to the hollow body Harps, and with the brass strip holding the strings the hardware is better than Most. If You've tuned a six string guitar, Imagine trying to tune a "16 string" guitar without the tuning keys, and Your Directly turning the cord stock with the wrench; this Means the tiniest rotation Makes a big difference. The nice thing about the solid/open body Lyre harp, is once You have it tuned, it plays so beautifully: and, that solid body Makes for a long tuning hold on the notes. The absence of Keys Makes the tuning a bit harder, but also keeps people from detuning it when playing with it; So, I don't Mind the kids playing with it, as they cannot detune the harp as Easily as say the guitars. Arrived unscathed, and I couldn't be happier! Thanks for offering this product! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice little musical instrument! *by U***Y on August 4, 2020* I wasn't quite sure what to expect at this price point, and with all the extra items that would be included. The instrument is very nicely crafted. There are no rough edges, and the strings, pegs and grommets are very nicely spaced and installed. It has a nice sound quality and has metal strings. All the items in the pictures were included. The tuning is a little tight, but not unexpected for an instrument with peg tuners. Initially it will take multiple tunings while the strings stretch, but over time I feel it will stay in tune, once the strings settle in, just fine. The gig bag is nicely made, I just wish it would have a bit of padding and a storage pocket, but for the price I can't really complain. I plan on transporting it in an additional padded bag that also will have pockets for the other items. I would definitely have no problems sharing this instrument with the grandkids. I also like this design, as it allows for the instrument to either be played upright, or to be played flat on a table or lap. A good option for those of us dealing with shoulder and back arthritis. The only thing I would change, and I have to admit that I don't know if it's an option, is that I would pay for this to be placed in an additional box for shipping. It was shipped in the factory box. While this box is sufficient for that purpose of enclosing the instrument and accessories together, it's not quite strong enough to be the main shipping box. During shipping, the box received a hole in it, and the instrument has a ding on it where the box was compromised. At least the ding is on the back of the instrument. Overall, I am quite pleased with this instrument. Good quality for the price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tuning comments *by S***Z on August 8, 2021* I love it. I've been unable to play my many guitars due to my hands not cooperating. This sounds great. A note for people who might benefit from tuning suggestions: 1. Don't rush to tune it the day you get it. Take it out of the box and let it set out for at least a day to get up to the "room temp" in your house. I got a wood looking stand, which is two pieces that you slot together to make a curved guitar or small instrument stand. Works perfectly on the counter. 2. When you go to tune it the first time, know that it is going to take you about an hour to do it. You want to tune it very carefully, in TINY, less than 1/32 of an inch movements. 3. The tuning it "set for" starts with the largest string, on the left, as a "G" string. So, it's: G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A 4. I put my electric tuner, DEAD CENTER of the thinnest part of the lyre, clamped on right behind the strings. 5. Put your tuning tool on the peg, holding it in your hand like you would the handle of a mug of coffee. Put your THUMB on the peg. 6. You want to tune "up" to your note, not down from past your note. NOTE: The very first time you tune the strings, they will be "falling out of tune" quickly, as they stretch to their full length. This is normal. For THAT reason, when you do your first series of tunings, once you have "hit" the note, don't worry or try to "tune it back down " if you went slightly over the perfect center mark on your tuner, into the high side. Why, because, in this FIRST TUNING session, it's going to relax and drop to the low side of the center mark on your tuner. You will fix all that at the end of tuning all the strings. You might be fixing that for a couple days, until the strings have finished stretching. 7. Start on the heavy, "wound" "G" string on the left. Make TINY, TINY, MOVEMENTS. Squeeze your hand tight on the handle of tool, while your thumb rests on the peg. You will feel imperceptible movement on the peg. You do NOT want to give it a sweeping crank. It doesn't take much, once you are in range, to go way overboard. If you crank away in big movements, it's harder to tune and you could break a string. 8. Once you feel movement, remove the tool and pluck the string to see what the tuner says to you. Put the tool back on and repeat until you get the "G" string tuned. 9. Pluck the next "A" string and tell yourself "This is "A" as you run your finger UP the string to the peg. Doing that sounds stupid, but, if you have ever been on the "wrong peg" for the string you are plucking, and you keep cranking away, because, what you pluck and what you SEE on the tuner is not going to be match right if you are plucking the 3rd string but you are cranking away on the 4th tuning peg. I learned that the hard way while tuning a 12 string guitar. 10. So, tune that "A" string, then the next "B" string, the "C" string, the "D" string, the "E, the "F" and the "G" string. If you have trouble believing your tuner, it helps to pluck the strings you have already tuned, up to the one you are working on, to "Hear" where you are. 11. You are next going to tune the first of the thin, "unwound" strings, which is an "A" string. NOTE: The "unwound", thinner, strings, will break if wound too tightly. So, if you give it a bunch of sweeping cranks, instead of imperceptible movements, that might be your result, as the thinner strings require much LESS of an adjustment before they change notes. 12. After you tune that "A" string, go back to the FIRST, heavy, "G" and gently tune your way back all those strings to that "A" string you just tuned. TINY movements, as it doesnt take much pressure to change a note at that point. NOTE: As you retune the thin strings for the SUBSEQUENT times, it takes even LESS pressure, so, be careful. 13. Tune the "B" and "C" and "D" strings. 14. Go BACK to the first string again, and gently bring all the other strings back into tune, clear up to the "D" string you just tuned. 15. Tune the "E" and "F" string. 16. Go BACK to the first string, AGAIN, and bring them all into tune. BY NOW, YOU WILL NOTICE that you ARE able to get dead center on your tuner screen, without wavering over, as the strings are stretching and holding the notes better. 17. Tune the "G" and "A" strings. 18. Go BACK to the first "G" string and adjust the tuning again. 19. Play the instrument for awhile. Then, go back and adjust the tuning again. 20. Put it away on ata stand or some manner of tablet stand, to keep it at from having the bag or anything else accidentally touching the strings, and, allow it to rest at room temp to continue its "New String" stretching. When you pick it up tomorrow, and, thereafter, you will notice that the strings are staying in tune. Remember to never CRANK on these strings. Just tightening your hand on the handle, while it's on the peg, will cause imperceptible movements. For me, I would rather tune UP to a note than go back and forth, up and down, trying to hit the note perfectly. Always go up. The reason I did this, at length, wss because I read a bunch of comments for people who got discouraged or quit trying to tune their instruments, or, thought their instrument was defective. ( I read those reviews cumulatively across all brands of lyre reviews that I read). So, I though this might help somebody with their decision to try this kind instrument. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lyre Harp, AKLOT 16 Metal Strings Mahogany Body Lyra Harp with Maple Saddle Carved Note Tuning Wrench Pickup Strings and Black Gig Bag - A Beginner's Song Booklet for the 16 String Lyre-Harp - The Lyre Handbook: Playing Methods of the Anglo-Saxon Lyre with Directions for Construction --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/227793578-16-strings-lyre-harp](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/227793578-16-strings-lyre-harp) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*