Just thought I’d post an update on one of the custom psalteries I’m working on:

This psaltery is one that I am building out of purpleheart sides and a quilted maple back. I’ve finished the frame and back, and I’ve laid out the components for the top.

If you take a closer look, it is still a ways off from being finished, but it already looks quite lovely. I’ve simply laid the rose and purpleheart ring on top of the soundboard, along with the bridge, to help visualize the finished product.

And Tim – if you are reading this – don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about yours either! I’ve picked out and processed enough woods for two instruments just in case, and have a few other things out of the way. Just nothing interesting enough to photograph yet!