Instruments

My “sculptural-functional” instruments, incorporating extraordinary craftsmanship with contemporary combinations of woods, create a modern rendering that draws from ancient roots. I personally handcraft each of my one-of-a-kind instruments to be a unique melding of art and music.

 

A note regarding prices -  I, personally handcraft each of my instruments.  Each one is made from real domestic and exotic woods – No plywood (except for the standard plucked psaltery).  I slice and bookmatch each top and back on the bowed psalteries and dulcimers.  On the Signature Series Bowed Psaltery I also use binding and inlays of various materials – I know of no other maker of Bowed Psalteries who does this.  All of my Bowed Psalteies come with the complete package (see above).  My standard plucked psalteries are $99. (I do use Oak plywood on these to keep the price down.)  The Signature Series Plucked Psalteries run from $170. up depending on the woods used, etc.  My Standard Bowed Psalteries run from about $500-$600.  My Signature Series Bowed Psalteries run from about $800. up (most being about $965).  Descriptions of these instruments can be found in this section of the web site.  You can purchase psalteries at a much lower price (and this might be a good idea for someone who wants to see if he/she likes it – just like a begining guitar), but, for my instruments, I carefully chose the materials for their beauty as well as for the acoustics.  My bowed psalteries and dulcimers are all signed, dated and numbered and ALL of my instruments are guarrenteed for my working life. ( Although it is rare, on Jan. 24, 2012 I heard from a lady who had bought one of my psalteries in 1996 (12 years ago) who said that a seam had separated on her psaltery.  I told her to send it to me and I would fix it if I could OR send her a new instrument- no charge).  I stand behind my work and I try my best to live my life according to the golden rule.  (I am a consumer too!)