Description
9 string AVDOSHI
This psaltery is made on the basis of a unique historical instrument from the village of Avdoshi, Pskov region of Russia. Professional musicians often choose this musical instrument. The unusual shape and large body of Avdoshi make the sound deep and saturated.
Body: alder
Top: spruce
Peg’s holder: beech
Tuning pegs: metal
Strings: metal
Color: natural, palisander, lemon, redwood, larch, oak, mocha, bog oak, ebony, black. check it!
Length: 750 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 80 mm
Weight: 1.25 kg
Can be tuned:
A3 B3 C#4 D4 E4 F#4 G4 A4 B4 – A major
G3/A3 : C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 Bb4 C5 – C major
F#3/G#3 : B3 C#4 D#4 E4 F#4 G#4 A4 B4 – B major
Strings diameter:
1 string – 0,50 mm.
2 string – 0,45 mm.
3,4,5 string – 0,40 mm.
6,7 string – 0,35 mm.
8,9 string – 0,30 mm.
In stock
Comes with a tuning key and a 3-year limited warranty.
Markus Jöst –
Hello we got the psaltery all was ok. They are very nice and sounding nice. Thank you very much.
I will definetely recommend your work to other psalter players here in estonia
Best wishes from Markus and family from Estonia
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Andrey Pomylev –
This is my first Avdoshi psaltery- a top-notch instrument for ya , it’s beautiful to look at and sounds absolutely great!! Communication with the guys was very pleasant and on time whenever I needed. I will recommend this store to anyone who wants very well made psalteries at a very affordable price . I will keep this store for my future buys! Love you guys!! ❤️Sacramento, California
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Steven Taylor –
Just letting you know that I received the “Жар Птицы” Avdoshi yesterday…very quick! The artwork is even more stunning than in the photograph! Thanks to the talented artist! And of course the sound is incredible too…very sweet!
Cheers and thanks again!
Steven
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Mark Growden –
I’m very fond of the three Avdoshi that we ordered. They are excellent.
All the best,
Mark
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Ed Hopf, Jr. –
Thanks for making the Gusli for me. I just received Timo Vaananen’s book on the gusli in Slavic Lands. I enjoy the two other gusli’s that you made for me.
The instruments have a great sound!
Best regards
Ed
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