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eric@phantasypsalteries.com
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(Last Updated: January 10th,
2011)
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Sitka Spruce and Oregon Myrtle 30-String Bowed Psaltery |
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Top view |
Top: Quartersawn Sitka Spruce.
Back/Sides:
Oregon Myrtle. (With inner Sitka Spruce linings.)
Binding/Bridge: Walnut.
Note Markers: Inlaid Walnut dots for the Cs, Inlaid Myrtle dots for the Fs.
Stringing: Nickel-plated wound. (G3 to C6)
Weight: 2 lbs, 4.5 ounces (1,035 grams) |
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Back view |
Notes/Comments: Acoustically, Myrtle
sounds very similar to Maple, so you can expect a tone that is very
similar to a violin, yet with more sustain. And despite the relatively
small surface area of the front soundhole (plus the area of the rear
soundhole), there is still very good volume out of the top of the
instrument.
For this psaltery, I used the very last of my Oregon Myrtle, which had
primarily gone into making a premium custom psaltery and tuning
wrench a while back. Yet there was still enough lumber to construct
one final instrument, though not as figured as it's older
brother.
This instrument has a satin finish. |
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Price: Sold
Item #: PS-61 |
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Rosette view |
Binding/Bridge view |
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Sitka Spruce and Curly Maple 30-String Bowed Psaltery |
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Top view |
Top: Quartersawn Sitka Spruce.
Back/Sides:
Curly Maple. (With inner Sitka Spruce linings.)
Binding/Bridge: Purpleheart.
Note Markers: Amethyst cabochons for the Cs, Moonstone cabochons
for the Fs.
Stringing: Nickel-plated wound. (G3 to C6)
Weight: 2 lbs, 9.4 ounces (1,174 grams) |
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Back view |
Notes/Comments: More or less, this
psaltery uses the same woods as that of a violin (spruce and maple), and
the tone is accordingly similar - though with much more sustain.
For this model, I tried to have some fun, and came up with what I call
a vortex
rosette - you can probably see why from the pictures below. Also note
the semi-precious gemstones used for the C and F note markers. |
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Price: Sold
Item #: PS-59 |
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Rosette/Note Markers view |
Binding/Bridge view |
Custom Tuning Wrenches:
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Made from an Australian Banksia Pod.
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Cocobolo base cap with Anigre veneer stripe.
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Refitted with an extra-large aluminum ferrule.
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This is a large tuning wrench!
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Handle Length: ~ 8 1/4"
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Overall Length: ~ 12 1/4" |
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Item #: TW-03 |
Price: $50
Sale: $40 |
To place an order, copy the item # into the order
form found on the shipping and ordering page.
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. |
