Somewhere around a baker's dozen, @kevin-r yet I have about 5 of them promised to a couple young players. In addition, I have 3 bowed dulcimers and one of Michael Fox's Dulcijos (which is a little 3-string banjo).
Awarding the "giveaway dulcimore" in Berea!
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
3 years ago
1,459 posts
John, with one exception, I am in the process of thinning the herd here. We're thinking we're going to get a much smaller house (and no steps/next to none) someday. Even if I don't own one of your beauties, I admire them greatly.
Richard Streib
@richard-streib
3 years ago
244 posts
Great photo John and great dulcimore given to Diane. Contrats Diane. Enjoy your dulcimore
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
3 years ago
1,459 posts
John, with one exception, I am in the process of thinning the herd here. We're thinking we're going to get a much smaller house (and no steps/next to none) someday. Even if I don't own one of your beauties, I admire them greatly.
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf
3 years ago
412 posts
Thanks, Robin!
There's one somewhere here in my stack of poplar with your name on it (maybe?).
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
3 years ago
1,459 posts
John, that Will Singleton dulcimer is a treasure!
Strumelia
@strumelia
3 years ago
2,305 posts
Wow, what an amazing prize!!
Lucky lucky lucky lady Diane.
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Dusty Turtle
@dusty
3 years ago
1,765 posts
Congratulations to Diane. And what a nice gesture on your part, John.
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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf
3 years ago
412 posts
Each year we have the Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering, one of the founding members builds a dulcimore to be given away at the gathering. Two years ago, Bobby Ratliff of Grundy, VA built a traditional Virginia dulcimore out of 9 native woods. This year I built the giveaway dulcimore for the event. Actually there was a choice this year: the winner could select a J. E. Thomas replica dulcimore or a Will Singleton replica dulcimore that I built. Both of these were old Kentucky designs, but few have ever seen a Will Singleton dulcimore in person. The winning attendee, Diane Peacock, chose the Singleton. Here's a photo of the presentation.