Ringing Strings
Bowed
Psalteries
handcrafted by
Rick Long
Clinton, Tennessee
(865) 660-4026
ricklong@ringingstrings.com
Please use the word "psaltery" in the subject of your e-mail. Also include a phone number as a second way for me to contact you.
2-8-2010
I am adding some new videos to the soprano, tenor, and baritone pages today. These will demonstrate how these psalteries sound and are played.
2-5-2010
First look at the new baritone model. Pictures from the workshop with baritone psalteries in progress and a few finished instruments.
1-27-2010
Hear the first sounds of my new baritone bowed psaltery design. Follow this link to the Baritone page.
1-25-2010
New baritone design is finally getting very close to making it's debut on the website. Three full octaves and 37 strings. This is what I've been busy working on after Christmas and things have slowed down enough for me to devote much of my time to it. It has really paid off and I am having a great time playing the final prototype every day. I can't seem to keep my hands off of it. Super fun! I am having cases made for them and start filming the instructional DVD for it next week.
I added info on the Events page about two dulcimer festivals where I'll be teaching bowed psaltery workshops.
WELCOME
Here in our little corner of the "web" you will find -
- Handcrafted Bowed Psalteries
- Accessories
- Helpful Information
- Pride in Workmanship and Service
Rick has been making bowed psalteries for the past 29 years. A love of music and woodworking began at an early age. At his fathers side, he became familiar with walnut, cherry, cedar and other native American woods. The projects they completed provided the skills required for creating the beautiful instruments you find here today. Quality and service are top priorities.
Please take a moment to browse the site. See the variety of figured woods used. Listen to the samples of Rick's recordings. Visit the workshop and see where these wonderful instruments are made.
We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.
Photo by Robert Batey
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