Description
Bridge Lyra
Tuned to CGDAE the Lyra 5 string offers an extra dimension to upper string players. For the violinist the extra bottom C string adds the viola register, and for the viola player the top E string gives more access to the violin’s upper register without changing position so soon. (no viola jokes necessary!)
The Lyra offers the benefits of low volume for practice, and high volume for performance with no feedback!
The body is hollow, moulded from a Kevlar and carbon fibre composite with a high strength to weight ratio. The hollow body generates a sound profile within the body structure presenting an open sound without the use of reverb or delay. It is smooth and forgiving when played and allows low volume practice without the use of headphones or amps. Highly stable across temperature and humidity ranges.
Headstock
Inspired by the Stadivari 1710 Viola da Gamba, and modified to the modern sized peg box ,this headstock has become the trademark of the Bridge Instruments. The distinctive shield, through peg box and neck is carved from a single maple block.
Pegs and Strings
The high quality ebony pegs are professionally fitted to give a smooth tuning action. This instrument comes fitted with Pirastro Tonica strings for GDAE and D’Addario Helicore for C.
Fingerboard and nut
Designed by BRIDGE, the 5 string ebony fingerboard and nut are have been designed in conjunction with the bridge, to give maximum string clearance and playability over the 5 strings.
Bridge
The bridge houses the ‘Bridge’ pick up system. We designed the ‘Bridge’ pick up system specifically for use with our instruments. It is designed to pick up both the string sound and the body resonance generated from the hollow composite body. Utilising all the properties of a traditional acoustic bridge it captures the warmth of tone synonymous with its acoustic counterpart, with no feedback.
Designed by BRIDGE, the 5 string bridge has been designed in conjunction with the fingerboard and nut to give maximum string clearance and playability over the 5 strings.
Controls
All our electric range of instruments carry a volume and tone control, easily accessible for quick adjustment during performance. The tone control is a tilt control, not a boost/cut control, changing the tonal range of the instrument.
Tailpiece
All our electric range of instruments is fitted with a lightweight alloy tailpiece, fitted with integral individual tuners.
Chinrest
This is a Dresden style chinrest. The style may vary with availability, but will always be of equal quality.
Battery Holder
The battery holder is located neatly on the underside of the instrument. It houses a 3V coin cell battery, which keeps the instruments light, is readily available and easy to fit. It provides approximately 1000 hours playing time, and only drains whilst the jack is connected. Quick and easy to replace. The battery powers the Bridge Active Circuitry.
Bridge Active Circuitry
Each model has its own sophisticated and bespoke active circuitry frequency dedicated to each string configuration and designed to perform in conjunction with the BRIDGE pick-up system.
It supplies power to drive effects and radio packs and puts the string player on equal footing with every other amplified instrument in the band.
Jack Socket
¼ inch jack – musical instrument standard. The switch jack system automatically switches the active circuitry on and off as the jack is inserted or removed. It is carefully positioned and angled to avoid drag and interference from the cable. We have also ensured that the angle and proportions are compatible with all common wireless solutions.
Endpin
Ebony Endpin, in keeping with all the high quality ebony fittings on this instrument.
Case IncludedCase Included
Hard oblong case with shaped interior, 4 Bow Holders and plush red velvety lining. Black Canvas Cover with large Music Pocket.
Bow Included
Black Fibre Bow with ebony frog, nickel fittings and winding.
