It would have been a nice find anyway, but that label just adds such heartfelt meaning. I'm sure the dulcimer expresses a father's love for his daughter with every strum.
Yes - I agree... it remains a charming piece of work and was clearly made with love.
I guess it's unlikely I will ever know more!
I'll certainly take care of this one and think of them when I play it, whatever their story was! :-)
The fact that it is number 5 and made for his daughter makes me think that he was an amateur builder so there probably won't be much information on him.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Thanks for looking, Ken... The label doesn't give much of a clue to the location, but see the file attached. The shop I purchased it from is located in Oneonta, NY, but I have no idea if Larry was local to that location.
Sorry Rob, I haven't been able to find any information on Larry Shore as a dulcimer maker. Is there any information on a label inside the dulcimer that would at least give a location where it was made? That could help locate him. Maybe someone else will have better luck.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
I recently purchased this 6-string dulcimer. The label says it was made by Larry Shore in 1982. It's a nice piece of work!
Has anyone here come across Larry or his work before? I would be fascinated to know anything more about him.
All the best
Rob
