I am introducing two new types of bowed psalteries; the Alto (C6-G3) and the Baritone (C6-C3). I offer both 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 Classic 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
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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 $45
Click on a photo to view an instrument full screen with its description.
#4 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, Cherry back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $375
#4 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce soundboard, Cherry back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $375
#3 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Cedar soundboard, BrazilianTeak back, Curly Maple sides and pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $400
#3 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Cedar soundboard, BrazilianTeak back, Curly Maple sides and pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $400
#6 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Cedar soundboard, Walnut back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $375
#6 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Cedar soundboard, Walnut back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $375
#9 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Ebiara sides, Mahogany back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $400
#9 Alto with 3/4" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Ebiara sides, Mahogany back and Curly Maple pin block facing. $400
#20 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Spruce sound board, Walnut back and sides, Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $375
#20 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Spruce sound board, Walnut back and sides, Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $375
#7 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Spruce sound board, Leopardwood sides, Mahogany back and pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $400
#7 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Spruce sound board, Leopardwood sides, Mahogany back and pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $400
#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. $450
#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. $450
#13 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Spruce sound board, Mahogany back and Curly Maple sides, Mahogany pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $400
#13 Alto with 3/4" string spacing, Spruce sound board, Mahogany back and Curly Maple sides, Mahogany pin block facing. Has all wound strings. $400
#17 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Redwood sound board, Leopardwood sides and pin block facing with a Cherry back. $475
#17 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Redwood sound board, Leopardwood sides and pin block facing with a Cherry back. $475
#14 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board,Curly Maple sides and Lacewood pin block facing with a Cherry back. $475
#14 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board,Curly Maple sides and Lacewood pin block facing with a Cherry back. $475
#10 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Cuban Mahogany back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. $475
#10 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Cuban Mahogany back and sides with Curly Maple pin block facing. $475
#11 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Cherry back and Ebira sides, Curly Maple pin block facing. $475
#11 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Spruce sound board, Cherry back and Ebira sides, Curly Maple pin block facing. $475
#15 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Redwood sound board, Walnut back and sides, Curly Maple pin block facing $450
#15 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Redwood sound board, Walnut back and sides, Curly Maple pin block facing $450
#16 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Redwood sound board, Leopardwood sides and pin block facing with a Cherry back. $475
#16 Alto with 7/8" pin spacing, Redwood sound board, Leopardwood sides and pin block facing with a Cherry back. $475
#18 Classic Alto with 1" string spacing, Cedar soundboard, Cherry back, Lacewood sides with Curly Maple pin block. Has all steel strings. $425
#18 Classic Alto with 1" string spacing, Cedar soundboard, Cherry back, Lacewood sides with Curly Maple pin block. Has all steel strings. $425
#12 Classic Alto with 1" string spacing, Redwood burl soundboard, Curly Maple sides and pin block with a Cherry back All steel strings. $425
#12 Classic Alto with 1" string spacing, Redwood burl soundboard, Curly Maple sides and pin block with a Cherry back All steel strings. $425
#19 Classic Alto with 1" string spacing, Cedar soundboard, Ebira sides with Mahogany back and Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all steel strings. $450
#19 Classic Alto with 1" string spacing, Cedar soundboard, Ebira sides with Mahogany back and Curly Maple pin block facing. Has all steel strings. $450
#12 Baritone with 3/4" pin spacing and all wound strings. This instrument has a Redwood sound board with Cherry back and Curly Maple sides and pin block facing. It has a Rose Window custom sound hole design. Includes a horsehair bow, tuning wrench and owner's manual. $775
#12 Baritone with 3/4" pin spacing and all wound strings. This instrument has a Redwood sound board with Cherry back and Curly Maple sides and pin block facing. It has a Rose Window custom sound hole design. Includes a horsehair bow, tuning wrench and owner's manual. $775