Photo by Robert Batey
Ringing Strings Bowed Psalteries   

handcrafted by Rick Long
Clinton, Tennessee
(865) 660-4026 
 ricklong@ringingstrings.com


Here is a larger picture of what is included with each bowed psaltery -
Padded Case
Tuning Wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD and Songbook
The songbook now inlcudes 23 songs to learn by number
Note Markers
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  • Top: Wormy Chestnut
  • Back: Walnut
  • Price: $270 SOLD
  • Item No. CHWA0018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
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Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
Click picture to enlarge
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Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
Click picture to enlarge
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These soprano psalteries are just under 15" long, 5" wide, and 1 1/4" thick.  The lowest note is "C" above middle "C" or C5 and go up in pitch to "A" in the next octave or A6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
  • Top: Aspen
  • Back: Maple
  • Price: $310
  • Item No. ASMA0002
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
  • Top: Birds-eye Maple
  • Back:  Walnut
  • Price: $330
  • Item No. BEWA0017
  •  SOLD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  • Top: Eastern Red Cedar
  • Back: Maple
  • Price: $250 SOLD   
  • Item No. RCMA0034
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
Eastern Red Cedar is a native tree to East Tennessee, where I live.  It is sometimes referred to as aromatic cedar.  It is commonly used for closet or chest linings.  I search for boards that are from larger trees.  The cedar is an evergreen that is covered with limbs.  There will be a knot, in the board, at each limb.  The older trees will have a trunk section that will be free of these knots.  The color is fantastic, going from red to a cream color.
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Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
7-11-2010
 
 
 
 
 
This tune is "When It's Iris Time in Tennessee".  It used to be the Tennessee state song.  This shows an example of how to easily reach to the left side of the psaltery for a sharp or flat (like playing a black key on a piano).  Notice how I tip the psaltery toward the bow to make that reach a little smoother and quicker.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This tune is "Christmas Day Ida Moarnin'".  It's a great tune and I love to play it.  This is a good example of how to hold the psaltery and bow when playing. 
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Scroll on down the page to see the soprano psalteries that I have available.  There are pictures, descriptions of the wood, and sound clips of each one being played.
  • Top: Figured Cherry
  • Back: Curly Maple
  • Price: $320  SOLD
  • Item No. CYCM0001

 
 
 
 




 
 
 
  • Top: Wormy Chestnut
  • Back: Walnut
  • Price: $270
  • Item No. CHWA0019
  •  SOLD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
  • Top: Birds-eye Maple
  • Back:  Walnut
  • Price: $330
  • Item No. BEWA0018
  •  SOLD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Price includes:
Bow 
Tuning wrench
Rosin
Extra Strings
Instruction DVD 
and Play by Number Book
Padded Case
Click picture to enlarge
  • Top: Figured Cherry
  • Back: Curly Maple
  • Price: $320 SOLD
  • Item No. CYCM0002