Any Feedback on Dulcimers by JR

Robin Thompson
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
9 years ago
1,459 posts

Tom, a second dulcimer is handy.  The instrument you built has such a nice sound!  And it was always a treat to hear you & Melissa make music.  

Last summer, I bought a used dulcimer through Craigslist-- the seller and I met in a public place to conduct business.  Perhaps you would have good luck buying used locally?  

It'd be an honor and a treat to hear you two playing Quittin' Time!  

ggsipaper
@ggsipaper
9 years ago
2 posts

Howdy Robin.

 

Thanks for the input.  I might get another dulcimer.  I am looking to make some changes to the one I built but don't want to be without one in the mean time.  It might also be nice to have a second already set up to a different tuning since some jams change keys around frequently.

 

In any case, it was nice to hear from you.  Melissa and I picked out your Quittin' Time at the Essex Mine or at least something close to it.  You have some good tunes!!!

 

Tom S.

 

Robin Thompson
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
9 years ago
1,459 posts

Hi, Tom!  

I've only seen one of JR's instruments and it was at a luthier's shop in need of a repair of some kind.  As I recall, it was a heavy, sturdy instrument (as opposed to being a light build).  I didn't play it so have no idea about how it played or sounded.  

Hope you are well!  Warmest wishes,

Robin

ggsipaper
@ggsipaper
9 years ago
2 posts

Does anyone have any experience with instruments from this builder?  Strengths or weaknesses?  I am looking at a standard dulcimer and not the banjo model.

Thanks in advance for any input.


updated by @ggsipaper: 06/08/16 09:24:05PM