eric@phantasypsalteries.com

Hello, and welcome to Phantasy Psalteries! My name is Eric Meier, and I make a stringed musical instrument called the bowed psaltery. Whether this is your first time hearing of a bowed psaltery, or if you already own one (or more), I hope that by the time you leave my site, it will be with a new-found desire and intrigue for this unique instrument.

When building bowed psalteries, I use a combination of science, art, woodworking, and most of all—my own daydreams! Very often I am scribbling down new ideas and designs, jotting down any new thought that comes into my mind. Soon thereafter, I go to great lengths to make this phantasy into a reality; whether that be finding a new kind of wood or other material, learning a new crafting technique, or simply through trial and error.

In the words of a famous painter:

Whatever the reason for visiting, I hope that there will be something for everyone here. Whether you are shopping for a new bowed psaltery, curious to learn more about psalteries, or just want to look around at all there is to see in the world of Phantasy Psalteries, I hope that you will enjoy your visit!

Music: Kevin MacLeod

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7/02/09—After months of testing and planning, I've finally built a three octave bowed psaltery.

A 3 Octave (37 strings) Bowed Psaltery

The 3 octave psaltery starts on G2, a full octave below the regular 2 1/2 octave model. It measures 35" long, 12" wide, and 3" tall. Surprisingly, it weighs under 5 pounds.

 For any questions, you can contact me at: eric@phantasypsalteries.com

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