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Stringed Instruments
Bowed Psaltery
Bouzoukis,
Citterns, &
Octave
Mandolins
Descended from pre-Hellenic cultures throughout the Middle
and Near East, the bouzouki is most closely associated with
Greek folk music today. In actuality, the bouzouki was reintroduced to Greece in the 19th century after a long absence.
Bouzouki has also found its way into Gypsy music and has
even been adopted by those playing Celtic music.Today, the
bouzouki most commonly features eight strings that are
paired like a mandolin. Six string varieties may still be found
from time to time as well.
String sets as well as other accessories are available for all
instruments.
Bowed Psalteries — Unicorn PS002, Unicorn PS001
A bowed psaltery may be one of the easiest instruments in
the world to play. Shaped like a triangle and with raised
strings stretched across its top, it is played with a simple
bow.The sides of the instrument only are played.That is, all
strings become side strings as you progress toward the tip of
the instrument. One side of the instrument is all natural
notes,like the white keys on a piano.The other side is all flats
and sharps,like the black keys on a piano.The space between
each pin is a separate note.Their tone is very sweet and has
been described as angelic by any number of customers.
Affordability, ease of transport, and simplicity of play make
this a great instrument for nearly anyone.
Unicorn Strings
The Classic Psaltery (PS001). Finished in black, this
instrument features a hand-carved cherry rosette and
bridge. Comes with bow, tuning wrench, rosin, and book.
Our Price $295
Lark Bouzouki. 8-string flat back bouzouki from Romania.
Solid spruce top, maple back and sides, mahogany fingerboard (MAN018). Our Price $295
Lark Celtic Cittern. 5-course cittern made of solid
mahogany. Solid cedar face and inlaid sound-hole
(MAN050). $350
Trinity College Octave Mandolin. Solid maple sides and
back,spruce top.A suitable substitute for a bouzouki in Celtic
music. Scale length 20 3/8” (TM-325). Our Price
$536
Trinity College Long Scale Bouzouki. Solid maple sides and
back, spruce top. Scale length 26 1/2” (TM-375).
Our Price $536
Other models from Lark and Trinity College available upon
request.
Fluke Ukes — Mango, Ukelyptus, Abstract
Ukeleles
The Hawaiian people have made three widely known contributions to music history; slack-key guitar, steel guitar and the
Ukulele. Ukulele has nearly always been derided as an oddity
or “toy” because of its unique musical voice and diminutive
size, but its resurgence in popularity every few years has
proven otherwise. As a matter of fact, the ukulele seems to
enjoy a groundswell of new players and interest every twenty
years or so.Right now, the charge is being lead by players like
Jumpin’Jim Beloff.
While we see quite a few quality used instruments come through
the store,here are a few of our favorite new ukes we carry.
String sets as well as other accessories are available for all
instruments.
Fluke Ukes
From the wild imagination of designer Dale Webb and master
ukist Jumpin’Jim Beloff comes the Fluke.This is a major innovation to traditional ukulele design. The Fluke is larger than
concert size with 15 frets and a 23 inch length.The neck is constructed from solid maple,while the top is Australian pine.The
body and fretboard are a molded composite that will withstand environmental changes.The tone is easily comparable to
handmade and vintage ukes costing 5 to 10 times as much.The
Fluke is available in 6 solid and 5 patterned finishes and each
comes with a matching gigbag specifically made for the uke.
Each uke comes with a bag-style case.
Colors: Mango, Pineapple, Uke-Calyptus, Hibiscus Red, Natural.
Our Price $159
Designs:Moo-Kulele,Stars,Abstract,Island.
Our Price $179
The Tenor Fluke has the same body size as the concert but
has a fretboard that is 2 inches longer. Like the concert, the
tenor easily accommodates GCEA tuning but can also handle
the lower DGBE tuning (high D) with the same volume and
warmth of tone that Fluke fans have come to know and love.
Colors:Mango,Pineapple,Uke-Calyptus,Hibiscus Red,,Natural.
Celtic Psaltery (PS002). Hard-carved rosette. Most popular model. Comes with bow, tuning wrench, rosin, and book.
Our Price $260
Masterworks
Our Price $199
Masterworks makes classic psalteries, but also encourages
custom shop orders. Options include different rosettes and
woods. Price varies depending upon options.
Designs:Moo-Kulele,Stars,Abstract,Island .
Our Price $219
An under saddle Fishman pickup is an available option for the
tenor model.
Our Price $259 and up
Martin Ukes
Martin Special Edition Soprano Uke (11SOUKE). Solid
mahogany back, sides, and top give excellent volume.Gig bag
included. List Price $379, Our Price $269
Martin Backpacker Uke Solid mahogany back and sides
with a spruce top. Gig bag included.(BACKPKR-UKE).
Trinity College — TM-375,TM-325
List Price $239, Our Price $168