CD,

I got my Cripple Creek dulcimer in '07. It has a strum hollow. It's a kit, butI don'tthink that would be different from the others they make, because it is a kit?

CD said:

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I do know from John Naylor that the Cripple Creek folks at one time were investing in other builders around the country, not just Colorado. Perhaps there was a business arrangement of some kind?

The two never were the same as far as I know. Bud & Donna Ford started Cripple Creek - in Manitou Springs, CO - long before I first visited their shop and fell in love with dulcimers in the early 70s. I believe at one time though, they made "private label" dulcimers that were sold in Branson.

Ask Bud & Donna - they're still in Manitou Springs, CO. Drop them a note at

www.dulcimer.net

I know that Cedar Creek makes the T.K. O'Brien dulcimers. I know absolutely nothing about Cripple Creek. Walnut Creek=Walnut Classic...same instrument, however the last time I looked, the "TK" version listed on the Craggy Mountain website actually sells for a tad cheaper. Call Troy Heard at Cedar Creek...he's a great guy and will be more than happy (I'm sure) to solve your unsolved mystery. Hope this helps a little.
updated by @john-keane: 02/15/16 02:19:03AM