Phantasy Psalteries - Find Your Own Bowed Psaltery

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.

A Bowed Psaltery

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 fantasy 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:

"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream." -Vincent Van Gogh

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!

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

Bowed Psaltery Tiered Rosette

A close-up shot of a tiered rose, constructed of layers of wood veneers, adorning the soundhole.

Bowed Psaltery Hitch Pin

An up-close-and-personal look at a hitch pin, with a bronze-phosphor wound string nestled overtop.