I am introducing two new types of bowed psalteries; the Alto (C6-G3) and the Baritone (C6-C3). I offer these two models with either 3/4” or 7/8” pin spacing. These new models have all wound strings which gives you considerably more body in the tone. I am also continuing to offer my Vintage Altos which have the wider 1" pin spacing and all steel strings. Below are photos of what I currently have available. Some of the psalteries have more decorative woods which affects the price slightly. Contact me to reserve a particular bowed psaltery. Don't forget to include the inventory #. I will hold the instrument until I receive a check, which is my preferred method of payment, or you can pay through my ordering page. E-mail or call me if you have questions on what you are considering. Don't forget about cases and accessories.
Visiting my shop
You are always welcome to visit my shop to try out any of my instruments. Just call or send an E-mail with a date and time you'd like to stop by. Evenings and weekends are possible but obviously need to be scheduled. I do have a small showroom and try to keep the instruments tuned and ready. It helps to specify the type and size instrument you are interested in prior to your visit.
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Custom Orders
If you don't see the exact psaltery you'd like, I can make any size psaltery custom in your choice of woods. If you have me build a custom instrument using my sound holes designs (the star or comet) or just a simple circular hole, the cost is the same as I normally charge. I can also make them left handed at no extra charge. You just have to wait a bit longer. If you want an individualized custom sound hole design and special woods, visit my Custom Bowed Psaltery Page. Custom instruments usually take 3-4 weeks.
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Note: Baritone Bowed Psalteries are usually only built to custom order.
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Included with each psaltery
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An Owner's Manual
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Tuning and String gauge chart
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15" Horsehair bow unless you prefer the larger 17" bow
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Note: If you already have a bow that you like, deduct $30 from the price of any of my bowed psalteries.
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Rosin
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Small Gooseneck Tuning Wrench
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A soft case adds $55
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#4 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, Cherry back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475



#4 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, Cherry back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475

#2 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, Leopardwood sides, and Cherry back with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $500



#2 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, Leopardwood sides, and Cherry back with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $500

#3 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, BrazilianTeak back and sides with Lacewood pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475



#3 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, BrazilianTeak back and sides with Lacewood pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475

#9 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Ebiara sides, Mahogany back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $500



#9 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Ebiara sides, Mahogany back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $500

#7 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Redwood soundboard, Curly Maple sides, Cherry back with Flame Birch pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475



#7 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Redwood soundboard, Curly Maple sides, Cherry back with Flame Birch pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475

#6 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Redwood soundboard, Walnut back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475



#6 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Redwood soundboard, Walnut back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $475

#5 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Redwood soundboard, Cherry back and Curly Maple sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $500



#5 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Redwood soundboard, Cherry back and Curly Maple sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $500

#8 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Ebiara sides, Cherry back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $500



#8 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Ebiara sides, Cherry back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $500

#10 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Cedar sound board, Leopardwood sides, Cherry back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $500



#10 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Cedar sound board, Leopardwood sides, Cherry back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $500

#11 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Cedar sound board, Cherry back and sides, Leopardwood pin block facing. $475



#11 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Cedar sound board, Cherry back and sides, Leopardwood pin block facing. $475

#10 Vintage Alto with 1" string spacing, Spruce soundboard, Mahogany back, Leopardwood sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all steel strings. $450



#10 Vintage Alto with 1" string spacing, Spruce soundboard, Mahogany back, Leopardwood sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all steel strings. $450

#8 Vintage Alto with 1" string spacing, Redwood soundboard, Red Cedar sides and pin block facing with Paduak back. Has all steel strings. $425



#8 Vintage Alto with 1" string spacing, Redwood soundboard, Red Cedar sides and pin block facing with Paduak back. Has all steel strings. $425

#9 Vintage Alto with 1" string spacing, Redwood soundboard, Flame Birch sides, and Paduak back with Cocobolo pin block facing. Has all steel strings. $450



#9 Vintage Alto with 1" string spacing, Redwood soundboard, Flame Birch sides, and Paduak back with Cocobolo pin block facing. Has all steel strings. $450

#11 Baritone with 7/8" string spacing and all wound strings. This instrument has a Redwood sound board with Walnut back and sides and Flame Birch pin block facing. It has a Tree of Life custom sound hole design and an installed pickup. $845



#11 Baritone with 7/8" string spacing and all wound strings. This instrument has a Redwood sound board with Walnut back and sides and Flame Birch pin block facing. It has a Tree of Life custom sound hole design and an installed pickup. $845