I realize this is an old post, but I wanted to share some news on Jim Good. I'm a WV native, looking to purchase a new dulcimer next year, and googled for WV luthiers. I found Jim's Mastertone website for the first time and marveled at his beautiful instruments. I emailed and asked for a price range and told him I would like to visit his workshop when I go back home next year. Mrs. Good replied and told me that Jim had a stroke and is in a nursing home as a result and hasn't built anything since 2018. Please keep the Good family in your thoughts and prayers.
Information on Jim Good Appreciated.
Michael Willey
@michael-willey
2 years ago
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Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield
4 years ago
1,172 posts
I have never seen a dulcimer made by Jim Good with any painted designs on it. Are you sure this was not done after the dulcimer was purchased? When you look at the dulcimers on Jim's website, there are no dulcimers with painted designs. He doesn't mention that on the website. If it were something he offered, you would think it would be on the website. I can't wait to see your purchase.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Ken Hulme
@ken-hulme
4 years ago
2,157 posts
Not sure he contracts with anyone to do paintings on his instruments. Contact him and ask.
Sorry, Nathina, I have no idea. You might contact him directly. Luthiers are usually delighted to hear their old builds are still out there being played.
Dusty Turtle
@dusty
4 years ago
1,762 posts
Sorry, Nathina, I have no idea. You might contact him directly. Luthiers are usually delighted to hear their old builds are still out there being played.
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Dusty T., Northern California
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updated by @dusty: 12/12/20 09:54:15PM
Jim's been making dulcimers under the Mastertone name for probably several decades. Every one I've ever seen had 5 strings. I've never played one, but Jim has a good reputation.
updated by @nathina: 12/12/20 08:44:50PM
Dusty Turtle
@dusty
4 years ago
1,762 posts
Jim's been making dulcimers under the Mastertone name for probably several decades. Every one I've ever seen had 5 strings. I've never played one, but Jim has a good reputation.
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Dusty T., Northern California
Site Moderator
As a musician, you have to keep one foot back in the past and one foot forward into the future.
-- Dizzy Gillespie