Phantasy Psalteries by Eric Meier


What is a Psaltery?

The "Phantasy" Difference

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Extras and Accessories

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My Gallery

Sound Clips

Custom Work

The Treasure Trove

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eric@phantasypsalteries.com

Welcome!


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 phantasy 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!


 

Music: Kevin MacLeod

(Or click here to download the video directly in .wmv format.)

From the whimsical... to the professional. (Chances are, you'll find the bowed psaltery you're looking for right here!)


Latest News: (click here for older news, or check out my blog.)

6/12/08 - I have decided to launch a new sub-domain of the Phantasy Psalteries website, entitled: Archimedes' Workshop. Over the past several months, I've been making custom tuning wrenches just for fun, and now I feel it's time to give them their own official home.

Gooseneck and T-handle Custom Tuning Wrenches

Two examples of the wrenches that you will find at Archimedes' Workshop

I'm going to try and integrate the wrenches and options on this new site in with the order forms on Phantasy Psalteries. Although unlike other accessories, these wrenches will also be available to purchase individually without a psaltery.

And, to help kick things off, I've made a video showing the building procedure of making one of these custom tuning wrenches: (music credits go to Kevin MacLeod)

 


 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.

 


Copyright 2007 Eric Meier