Novgorod gusli or Novgorod kantele - a musical instrument discovered during excavations in ancient Novgorod.
An excellent example of Slavic musical manufacturing.
Dating back to the 13th century
This is the most accurate replica of the instrument with a complete reconstruction of the original engravings and with minor changes for better sound in our time.
It is a great instrument for singers and reenactors, and is suitable for solo playing or for playing in a group.
It is unique that after almost one and a half thousand years, we can exactly recreate this instrument, and hear what people heard in the Middle Ages.

We will make the same instrument as you see in the photo for you.
But it will have its own small differences and unique features since there are no two identical trees in the world.
Approximate manufacturing time will be from 4 to 10 weeks.
Depending on the current workload of the workshop

We can also make small changes to the existing design (add runes, change resonator holes, add engravings, etc.) For clarification, just write us or leave a comment at the order.
Also, if you want us to paint your instrument in a different color or leave it natural - leave a comment at the order

Contents of delivery:
- Instrument (length - 80 cm (31.4 inch))
- Tuning key
- Hard playwood case for delivery

We use A4 G4 F4 E4 D4 C4 A3 G3 tuning as standard
But upon request, we can tune another, but not higher.

Each Novgorod gusli body is made from a single piece of wood, this is our principle.
For the top of the instrument, we use the highest quality resonant spruce, which is the key to the high-quality and deep sounding of all musical instruments.
We tune the peg system so that for tuning process the instrument be is simple and intuitive. We also do our best to keep the correct tuning of the instrument as long as possible.
We install bronze winding high quality strings, they give a wonderful soft and warm sound to the instrument and are very easy to use.

We also offer
- Various types of strings:
*bronze (default)
*nylgut + 50$
*gut strings (requires discussion)
- Comfortable soft case for everyday use +110$
- Piezo pickup installation +30$
- 9 strings model
- Any design change

* coating on this instrument (in the photo): wax + maple body