eric@phantasypsalteries.com
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Western Red Cedar and Figured Cherry 30-String Bowed Psaltery |
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Top view |
Top: Western Red Cedar. Back/Sides:
Figured Cherry.
Binding/Bridge: Honduran Rosewood binding, Figured Cherry
bridge.
Note Markers: Carnelian cabochons for the Cs, Tiger's Eye
cabochons for the Fs.
Stringing: Nickel-plated wound. (G3 to C6)
Weight: 2 lbs, 12.5 ounces (1262 grams) |
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Back view |
Notes/Comments: I chose a more
down-to-earth look for this psaltery, with the binding and bridge matching
the sides and back - rather than contrasting. I used Honduran
Rosewood as the binding for its toughness, and a Figured Cherry bridge for
its responsiveness. I was torn between a satin finish for a more earthy
look, and gloss finish to show off the figure
in the Cherry. I ended up going with a low gloss finish as a
compromise.
This psaltery has outstanding volume and projection. The tone is close
to that of a violin, and the sustain is moderate. (At least for a bowed
psaltery it's moderate!) This psaltery has very good response. |
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Price: $415
Item #: PS-26 |
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Rosette view |
Side Corner view |
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Honduran Mahogany and Zebrawood 30-String Bowed Psaltery |
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Top view |
Top: Quartersawn Honduran Mahogany. Sides:
Zebrawood.
Back: Zebrawood.
Binding/Bridge: Bloodwood.
Note Markers: Paua for the Cs, white MOP for the Fs.
Stringing: Nickel-plated wound. (G3 to C6)
Weight: 3 lbs, 0.4 ounces (1373 grams) |
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Back view |
Notes/Comments: As you can see, this is
another wild one, so it got the "Safari" namebadge. Between the
Zebrawood frame, Mahogany top, and the Bloodwood trim, this psaltery is
done with a lot of exotic woods.
This psaltery has a great, resonating tone with a lot of sustain. It
has good volume, and a surprisingly deep tone given the density of the
wood used for the top and frame. This was my first construction using
solid Zebrawood, and I'm pleasantly surprised that it not only looks
beautiful - it sounds beautiful as well. |
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Price: Sold
Item #: PS-19 |
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Soundboard view |
Binding/Bridge view |
To place an order, copy the item # into the order
form found on the shipping and ordering page.
All the psalteries listed below are ready-to-go and can be
shipped out to nearly anywhere in the world, today. Each of these
instruments has been hatched of my own imagination, and each one is unique.
However, if none of the psalteries below match what you had in
mind, in about four to six weeks you can have one custom-made - in many cases
for not much more than the cost of one of my regular psalteries:
General information pertaining to all psalteries sold:
Every psaltery is roughly the same size in length and width, (23" x 7 1/2"), with the height
of the soundbox varying between 1 1/2 to 2 inches tall, excluding the
tuning pins (which add roughly 1/2" to the total height). Along
with the actual bowed psaltery itself, each instrument also includes:
For prices on shipping, and other information regarding the ordering process,
please see the Shipping and Ordering section. |
