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$625

Absolutely stunning Hand crafted Dulcimer. Made by James Jones of Bedford Virginia, This dulcimer not only sounds as good as it looks, it comes with an exceptionally sturdy plush lined case.
Unlike most of my dulcimers, this is in MINT condition.
Pricing is hundreds below new cost. Case alone sells for $150 plus shipping, But it’s included here with no additional cost. Shipping [insured] is FREE as well.

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Amen Mr Turtle....

I don't know the source....might help a bit?

And More......425....

I think Homer would be proud....And I didn't know congradtulations were in order too! Well done my good fellow!

Just throwing in my 2 cents of cynicism...{meant with goodwill and humor]

  The absolute best display you can find for an extra dulcimer, is on the lap of a youngster that wants to play.

Un-played old dulcimers, regardless of maker or quality of craftsmanship are just dusty pieces of wood. They have perceived

value to an ever shrinking [dying] pool of us old hippies, in the memories of times past. The actual cash value is only when 

they are sold, and that is "usually" at the death of the owner.....

  I implore us all to share the "Extra" instruments we may have with someone younger, lest all of our instruments become the

ones that "used to sing"......

I'm work'n on it too........

DROPPING SOME MORE......450.....

Oh please tell me they both marched away into the foggy dew............

So Nate......Care to share your small batch recipe???? I'm "re attempting" my elderberry blossom "cordial".....Last time it ended up like rocket fuel....

Glad to see you on the mend. Try and rest, seek some sunshine, and the opportunity you have to be "in the garden" where you're never alone....

Shalom

Sorry for the confusion....I have bought one. At an extremely low price, but it is in Rogers Ar, and I'm in Illinois. My quest is to either have some one help me pick/pack it up and ship it to me [all costs/fees paid in advance]. Or... If there is some one who could use/needs one, I would flat out "gift" it to them. I'm sure it needs some TLC, how much or little I do not know at this point. Although I do not play HD [yet], I've always tried to get instruments into the hands of those who strive to, but are "acquisition" challenged through cost or life getting in the way....

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Looking for someone near Rogers Arkansas interested in a VERY inexpensive Hammered dulcimer, or for help in shipping it to me?  anybody.....

Having set up many violins & cellos etc over the years....You may want to explore using a sound post. Not really a "dulcimer" thing, but you're an outside the box kinda guy anyway. If you Google "adjustable soundposts" you will find much info good and bad about using them in so- called "real" instruments... Bottom line, is that moving the amount and location of tension to the vibrating surfaces [top and bottom] can and does change the tonal qualities. I suggest an adjustable only because there are no standard rules when it comes to dulcimers and the dimensions. Instead of having to re mount your strings, an adjustable may give you more room to play around, or just source some dowel rod and have at it..[or pencils, chopsticks,...] Changing the tensions to the body and try and find the "sweet" spot[s] if any? Then we'll have to find out if heart holes with pointy bottoms sound as good as rounded ones......

just the meanderings of a wandering mind......

Thanks for sharing the link!   I checked again today, and the live stream is still available...not live, but you know what I mean...

If any are interested in the documentary, it starts just after 1:26. 

Brings back so many memories....I still can't get over how everyone else seems to have aged...

Alas....not only am I unable to get a copy......no one appreciates my sarcasm....

I will look into the library though, thanks for the tip!

OOh... That sounds a bit diabolical....getting your student to get you a copy from the library....then you won't give it back....

I think I'll see if one of my grand kiddos can check one out for me too...[grand pa can always "forget" where he put it]

   I did reach out to them about re releasing, streaming, and distribution etc. Have not heard back as of yet. I do think,

and told them as much, that from my little corner of the world, it seems as if a new wave of interest in the dulcimer/dulcimore

is rising. Might be a good time for a new old movie...?

Film was made by Patricia Delich and Wayne Jiang. A Documentary

I've seen trailers and information, but it seems it isn't anywhere to be found....Even the makers no longer have any copies.  Anybody???

Price drop to 495.....free shipping

Sitting here looking at a dozen or so instruments...staples, frets, wound wire, straight wire, oak, maple, rosewood. No two are alike, yet I would call them ALL dulcimers. If I spoke in elizabethan english I may say "dulcimore", and if I was a kid in the mountains I might say "that stringy thang"... And guitars with hollow bodies, solid, whammy bars etc are ALL guitars...But as for men with only a mustache and no beard.....well...."technically".....

Years ago, a decent chromatic tuner would run $35 and up. Korg comes to mind.  Now there are loads of clip on type, that all perform OK, but my overall favorite is the Snark ST-2 model. Sells for about $13 on Amazon, What I like is that it is fully chromatic, so you are not tied to "presets" for different instruments, it has a nice bright easy to see display, and best of all it has the ability to use vibration or its own internal mic. [vibration mode helps in a noisy environment, as it's picking up your instrument, not everybody else]. It helps that it is built a little stronger on body than most other clip ons, and the clip has a good spring and grip. 

Although I don't have one of those newfangled cellular telephones,[I don't even have an oldfangled one].....I think you could probably find an "app" tuner if you looked.

@wildcat was asking about these....thought I would answer here for all to see.

Looking through the sound holes, you can see these running on the back seams. Under the repaired soundboard, you can feel them by reaching inside.

Small cross grained, internal, glued in place "clamps" to keep a repaired split from re opening.

One of only a few ever made (the other is in Bills shop). Early 70's Hand carved by the now Master builder as one of his first. The unique Double heart head stock, and the whimsical butterfly motif, combined with a deep and wide body, and FULLY Scalloped Fret board, Make a truly one of a kind instrument
  Repairs and cleats added through the years, all seams and joints are tight. Wood and tuners have a rich patina.
  The Fully Scalloped Finger Board lends to a light touch, creative playing, note bending, vibrato etc, and is probably best suited for an advanced player.
 Labeled with his Bicentennial Musical Instruments and name, Bill [now known as "The Dulcimer King"] would later go on to found the Mountain Made Music shop in Nashville. [Indiana].

 595.00  Ships free

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