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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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AA1276 "Chulcha 2" Komus (Altay Komuses) AA936 "Chulcha" Komus (Altay Komuses) C1161 75*30 Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as your first jaw harp
AA937 "Balturdak" Komus (Altay Komuses) C1137 "Yungur" Case (Cases for Altay komuses) Recommended as your first jaw harp C1023 "Oberton" Case (Cases for Altay komuses) Recommended as your first jaw harp C1039 Case for DG823/DG824/TV1000 Jews Harps (Cases for Russian vargans) Recommended as your first jaw harp
AA1110 "Chaganburgazy" Komus (Altay Komuses) C1160 75*30 Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as your first jaw harp C1025 "Bear" Case (Cases for Altay komuses) Recommended as your first jaw harp C1163 90*30 Case (Universal Cases (by size)) Recommended as your first jaw harp
C1143 "Sunflower" Case (Cases for Russian vargans) Recommended as your first jaw harp
Many of our jaw harps are unique instruments handmade by individual makers. Details may differ slightly from the photographs. We guarantee that each instrument matches its written description.
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