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Gstringer
@gstringer
06/01/24 11:14:26AM
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Folk Instruments?


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For @Susie….

A joke often told in my family,

What’s the difference between a folk musician and a large pizza? 
A large pizza can feed a family of four. (Ooooo!  My apologies)

Gstringer
@gstringer
06/01/24 11:06:22AM
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Folk Instruments?


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Since I come from simple folk, it was explained to me quite simply:  a folk instrument wasn’t a commercial instrument, and widely available. It was made by folks who wanted music in their lives. Similar (albeit more complicated a build) to spoons, washboards and jugs. Now, most instruments (ie, kalimba, djembe, cajon, dulcimer, etc) are widely used in commercial recordings, by professional musicians.  Folk is a state of mind.

Gstringer
@gstringer
10/24/20 03:01:15PM
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Bill Davis 1960’s Hourglass Dulcimer


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Beautiful, interesting instrument. I’ve been happy with Folkcraft strings. Sweetwater is great for advice, and variety of choices.

Gstringer
@gstringer
10/24/20 02:03:23PM
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A W Jeffreys Jr.


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Hi. I have an AW Jeffreys for sale on Reverb. Such sweet oldies. Let me know if you’re interested, or check out my shop. (GStringer Shop)

Gstringer
@gstringer
06/24/20 03:25:25PM
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Rugg and Jackel inlays?


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Gstringer:

And I’m a very proud owner! I have another Folk Roots I treasure as well. Thanks for the information. This one is D50, #43741


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Gstringer
@gstringer
06/24/20 03:14:47PM
35 posts

Rugg and Jackel inlays?


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And I’m a very proud owner! I have another Folk Roots I treasure as well. Thanks for the information.

Gstringer
@gstringer
06/24/20 01:31:54PM
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Rugg and Jackel inlays?


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Thanks for that. I will contact him and ask if he did inlay. My best guess is “inlay decals” of abalone. They are flush with the wood.

Gstringer
@gstringer
06/24/20 01:17:35PM
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Rugg and Jackel inlays?


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Recently acquired a Folk Roots teardrop dulcimer. Can’t find any similar images on the internet. Anyone seen one of these with inlay/decals?


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Gstringer
@gstringer
05/30/20 12:28:36AM
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Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?


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It sounds terrific. I like to learn as much as I can about my instruments! 

Gstringer
@gstringer
05/29/20 05:59:19PM
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Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?


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Thanks for introducing, me to yet another person to spend my time and money on!


updated by @gstringer: 05/29/20 06:00:08PM
Gstringer
@gstringer
05/29/20 05:53:23PM
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Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?


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Nope. No marks. But thanks for your input. The string holes are in the tail piece. Ball end strings are anchored and out of sight in the holes. It’s a very nice design!


updated by @gstringer: 05/29/20 05:57:05PM
Gstringer
@gstringer
05/29/20 01:41:49PM
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Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?


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Bought this used, without any labels or marks. Is this a one-off or a known style of some luthier?


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updated by @gstringer: 05/29/20 01:45:10PM
Gstringer
@gstringer
01/14/20 05:16:23PM
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Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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I’ve seen a lot of “Global Music Instruments “ guitars on eBay. 

Gstringer
@gstringer
01/14/20 05:12:59PM
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Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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How terrific! I wonder if Global was the distributor to Sears. 

Gstringer
@gstringer
11/11/19 05:13:54PM
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Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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Thanks for the info. It’s amazing it sounds relatively melodic for 29.95!

Gstringer
@gstringer
10/23/19 09:51:59PM
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Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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The plot thickens. They look somewhat similar. The sound holes on mine seem a bit rounder hearts. The hook looks to be a better wood on the Oscar Schmidt.

Gstringer
@gstringer
10/23/19 07:59:38PM
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Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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And yes, the original peg hole was moved. Not sure why anyone would do that. Looked like a perfectly good hole! Maybe for alternate tuning?

Gstringer
@gstringer
10/23/19 07:58:02PM
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Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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Sears carried Harmony-made instruments before they bought the company. They re-branded these instruments (still made by Harmony) Supertone, then branded as Silvertone. I’m curious about the dulcimers offered in the Sears catalog. Apparently they sold for $29.99! Can’t find any info on the inter webs.

Gstringer
@gstringer
10/23/19 06:56:08PM
35 posts

Sears and Roebuck dulcimers


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Hi. Does anyone have any info on the Harmony or Sears dulcimers, or can point me in the right direction? I have googled just about every search term I can think of related, with very little info returned. I believe that’s what this is, but not sure. Thanks, you knowledgeable people!


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updated by @gstringer: 10/27/19 12:02:25PM
Gstringer
@gstringer
07/11/19 01:53:00PM
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Need info re AR Kern dulcimers


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Appreciate all the input. I'm a newborn in the dulcimer world, but already in love!
Gstringer
@gstringer
07/11/19 01:06:40PM
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Need info re AR Kern dulcimers


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Wow, Robin! Yours is gorgeous. Mine is more rustic. It has AR Kern carved or stamped on the headstock. Appreciate your response and playing.
Gstringer
@gstringer
07/11/19 11:54:58AM
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Need info re AR Kern dulcimers


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Hello, again. I went to your page, and see your are in culinary arts in addition to your dulcimer expertise. My husband is a French chef. We just retired and closed our restaurant here in Green Valley. Music and food . . . a great combo.
Gstringer
@gstringer
07/11/19 08:17:53AM
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Need info re AR Kern dulcimers


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Thanks for the info. It plays very nicely. Has a mellow tone, but good volume.
Haven't been to the Titan site in years! It's a very interesting museum.
Gstringer
@gstringer
07/11/19 01:13:00AM
35 posts

Need info re AR Kern dulcimers


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bought a used dulcimer marked AR Kern on the back of the headstock. I’m using an image of it as my photo. Anyone have info about him/her?


updated by @gstringer: 10/27/19 12:02:25PM