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Artyomov's workshop

Artyomov’s workshop in Biysk makes Altay komuses and wooden cases for jaw harps.

The komuses vary considerably in size, pitch and sound character. The large “Chaganburgazy” sounds around B1, with a soft reed and a low, rough voice. The compact “Chulcha” and “Chulcha 2” sound higher—around F#2—and are simple souvenir instruments with a quiet, muted timbre. Many of the workshop’s models have wide gaps and noticeable mechanical noise.

A substantial part of the workshop’s output consists of lightweight cedar cases for jaw harps of various shapes and sizes. The instrument is held in place by a cord with a sliding bead, allowing the case to be opened without untying the knot.


Russia, Biysk, Altay


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AA1110 "Chaganburgazy" Komus (Altay Komuses) C1157 105*40 "Fish" Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as first jaw harp Case for "Snake" vargan (Cases for Russian vargans)
C1157 105*40 "Wolf" Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as first jaw harp Case C1042 for DG777 Jews Harp (Cases for Russian vargans) Recommended as first jaw harp C1197 125*50 "Texcoco" Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as first jaw harp AA988 "Chulyshman" Komus (Altay Komuses)
C1156 110*50 "Tiger" Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as first jaw harp AA1109 "Karakudyur" Komus (Altay Komuses) Case C1041 for DG862/DG863 Jews Harp (Cases for Russian vargans) Recommended as first jaw harp AA1108 "Beltertuyuk" Komus (Altay Komuses)
C1354 "Legionary" 100*30 Case (Universal Cases (by size))
Warning! Overwhelming majority of jaw harps presented are single pieces or made by hand, in very small quantities, instruments. There is no jaw harp factories exists; every one is unique in details, in different degree.
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