James Becker 15-String Plucked Psaltery Lap Harp Zither Acoustic Wood

James Becker Psaltery
Plucked Psaltery / Lap Harp
15-String Configuration
Solid Hardwood Construction with Natural Finish

Handcrafted trapezoidal plucked psaltery built by luthier James Becker in Warren, Maine. Features a soundhole cutout in the silhouette of a bird in flight revealing an interior maker label, flanked by steel hitch pins and metal zither tuning pins across a solid wood soundboard.

• 15-string diatonic plucked psaltery design with mounted bridge rails
• Distinctive flying bird soundhole with visible internal maker label
• Traditional American folk lutherie from Warren, Maine

Condition: Very good cosmetic condition with intact wood body and soundboard. All 15 strings and tuning pins are present. Shows light surface wear and minor scuffs consistent with gentle handling. Instrument has not been tuned or tested for pitch stability and is sold with no guarantees. Tuning wrench not included.