That is figured myrtle. It's often used on flamenco guitars. Aaron likes it with a Sitka Spruce soundboard, but it also works well with Western Red Cedar or Port Orford Cedar. The sound is closest to walnut.
Yeah, I've been listening to Aaron play these gems and have put one on the top of my wish list. Unfortunately, I am about to get a new car, new HVAC unit, and new laptop. But one day soon . . .
Aaron has been posting songs played on the nylon string instrument for his Patreon supporters. For a mere $5/month you could be following his journey with the dulcimer.
Wow! I just listened to some your dulcimers, both nylon and steel string......amazing, glorious........and by the way, what a great website you have!
Dusty,
That is figured myrtle. It's often used on flamenco guitars. Aaron likes it with a Sitka Spruce soundboard, but it also works well with Western Red Cedar or Port Orford Cedar. The sound is closest to walnut.
Yeah, I've been listening to Aaron play these gems and have put one on the top of my wish list. Unfortunately, I am about to get a new car, new HVAC unit, and new laptop. But one day soon . . .
Is that a figured walnut back?
Jan,
Aaron has been posting songs played on the nylon string instrument for his Patreon supporters. For a mere $5/month you could be following his journey with the dulcimer.
Very interesting! And lovely! And now I want to hear Aaron play it!