W. Martin Dulcimer History
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Hello All
I took my Dulcimer to the Illinois Guitar Show over the weekend.
I had the only one there that I could find. As soon as I unwrapped it a man came right over and wanted to see it. He said years ago he made them and was impressed with the quality of workmanship and conditions mine was in. He was selling cigar box guitars now but would like to get back to Dulcimers. Most people I spoke to, had little knowledge of dulcimers, (It was a Guitar show)
I spoke to Steve Scorfina, early REO Speedwagon member, who now collects vintage Guitars, Banjos, etc. was also impressed in the quality, but never collected them because he was head deep in guitars. He was very interested in purchase and or trade buy we did not have a value to start at.
I told him the next show I attend that I know he would be at, we will talk but not seeing another one at this show and not seeing a W. Martin up for sale online, they must be special, and I would more than likely keep mine and buy a guitar from him.
So, know I am looking for a protective case to store it in.
Also, just before the bridge, there are some black sides, Is there a place to purchase them, I am missing one.
Thanks for reading along.
Bob R.