Kelischek Soprano Chromatic Bowed Psaltery 22 Strings w/ Tuning Wrench AS IS

Kelischek Soprano Chromatic Bowed Psaltery 22 Strings w/ Tuning Wrench AS IS

Condition: Poor

Discover a rare and expressive folk instrument with this Kelischek 22-string Soprano Chromatic Bowed Psaltery, complete with its tuning wrench for setup and adjustment. Designed to be played with a bow, it produces haunting, resonant tones across a fully chromatic layout, making it a unique choice for experimental musicians, educators, and folk ensembles alike. This piece is being sold AS IS, showing signs of use and requiring attention or setup to bring it to optimal playing condition, making it ideal for restoration, parts, or a hands-on project instrument. Kelischek bowed psalteries are known within the traditional and handcrafted instrument community for their distinctive build quality and accessibility for both beginners and advanced players exploring nontraditional string sounds. Whether you're a curious beginner, a teacher, or a seasoned musician looking for something truly different, this instrument offers a creative and unconventional voice ready for restoration and exploration.

This item hails from the Kelischk Workshop for Historical Instruments in Brasstown, North Carolina. It comes with bow, rosin, tuning wrench, a 'Basics of Notation for Beginners by George Kelischek book, and an instruction book. As shown in the pictures, Low E, High F#, and High G# do not work. The other strings do function.