Rally's Instruments
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #217 of 345 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Special thanks to all my Patrons and supporters, you are awesome!
This is the 50th mod i´m uploading to Nexus, so it had to be something special for me. I'm a musician myself, so working on these things was really nice.
Lute - The first version i made (the brown lute), was intended to look like a believable instrument you might have found in medieval times. But as many of you like to keep it vanilla, i added an enhanced and completely remade vanilla version (the red lute). It was tough to find a way to make it look different, as the vanilla meshes are build to suit the brass framework. so i did my best to create an alternative look. hope you guys like it :) Also remade the sound hole of the lute as it´s just a black oval in the vanilla version.
Alternative Blue and Blank Wood versions available
Flute - Used some warm hi res wood textures and added carvings with a burnt.in look (same in both versions)
Drum - Completely remade all parts of it - wood, rope, drum skin and added some norse/celtic drawings (same in both versions)
This mod retextures the instruments found in game. I created new textures for drums, flutes and lutes. Added some carvings and drawings.
Version two is closer to vanilla, for those who prefer. See images for comparison. All textures are 2K
- download with your prefered mod manager, install and overwrite when promted
- or download manually, extract and put the "Textures" folder of this mod in your Skyrim directory
- disable/uninstall the mod from your manager or remove the files from your Skyrim directory
These textures should be compatible with everything.
Thank you very much FlyinPhoenix22 for your amazing Videos and phatbassanchor for the great screenshots!
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Rally's Instruments is a texture replacement mod for Skyrim that overhauls the appearance of Drums, Flutes, and Lutes. With nearly 3,000 endorsements and over 105,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking improved instrument visuals. Multiple versions are available to suit different preferences.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,951 endorsements—clearly a hit among texture modders.
- Massive download count (105k+) shows it's been tried and tested by tons of players.
- Multiple versions mean you can pick the look that fits your game's vibe.
⚠️ Cons
- Only covers three instrument types—if you want more variety, you'll need other mods.
- Last updated in 2021, so it might not be fully compatible with the latest Skyrim updates or other mods.
- Texture-only change—no gameplay impact, so if you're after new instruments or sounds, this isn't it.
For Skyrim players who want their bards' instruments to look sharper and more detailed without overhauling the whole game. If you're into visual polish and don't mind a mod that's been around a while, this is a solid pick. Skip if you want gameplay changes or need compatibility with the newest mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no need to worry about load order conflicts with most mods.
- Check the different versions available in the mod page to see which one matches your preferred aesthetic before installing.
- If you use other texture mods, make sure this one loads after them to ensure its textures take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Rallyeator
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 105,553
- Endorsements
- 2,951
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 8/15/2019
- Updated
- 2/17/2021
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