Just before boxing this dulcimer up to ship I played one last tune... Simple Gifts or some variation thereof... Robert.

Just got some really nice looking butternut wood today. I'll begin another as time permits. Spent the last couple days playing a lovely song Simple Gifts in Daa. This tune is remarkable in just intonation. Thanks everyone for your kind replies... Robert.

Thanks Lexie. I was pondering buying the one that Cynthia bought - guess I pondered too long!

Robert, how much do you charge for one of these? I love the sound and it's a beautiful instrument.

James, The 27" vsl I used is the same as the original Jeffrey's scale. My tempered scale version I settled on 26 3/16" as a compromise between long & short. I build a baritone version with 28"vsl with a slightly longer body... Robert

Nice playing and demonstration there Robert! If I may ask, why did you go with a slightly shorter vsl for the just intonated dulcimers you'd made?

Yeah, I thought she would buy it, she sure liked the sound of mine.

Cynthia, I just sold it. I'll have to build another. Hopefully we will get some rainey days so I can get caught up with dulcimer stuff... Robert.

Sounds very much like the first one I bought from you Robert. Now, I hope you do keep the 2nd until you can build a third!

I really REALLY! like playing on a just intonated scale dulcimer. I seldom play in DAd anymore. This model is made of poplar and is light as a feather. Here are a couple sound clips. first in Daa the second is Daa, Dac and Eaa... Robert.

updated by @robert-schuler: 07/21/26 10:21:33PM