I appreciate the info! Thanks.

Those inlay are pre-cut. I don't know where they came from originally (maybe Germany or Italy), but were sold in the US by Vitali Imports in Southern California. I imagine the owner either did the inly him- or herself, or had it done.

Great to know. Thanks! Stay safe, my friend.

Wow thank you    April the 3rd 1974 first one that day

And I’m a very proud owner! I have another Folk Roots I treasure as well. Thanks for the information.

Yes Oct 26 1982  the second one made that day.  We did not put those inlays there.  Thanks for showing, It makes me proud!

This is the label.

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The numbers on the label inside are: 

D50St

1026822

Hi That looks like a D50ST, can you see a label inside?  If so , what  are the numbers?

Thanks for that. I will contact him and ask if he did inlay. My best guess is “inlay decals” of abalone. They are flush with the wood.

@gstringer, is that inlay or decals?  Looks pretty cool either way.

If they are decals, anyone could have put them on.  If it's genuine inlay, you might contact @Howard-Rugg , who is a member here and who resurrected Capritaurus Dulcimers a couple of years ago. 

Recently acquired a Folk Roots teardrop dulcimer. Can’t find any similar images on the internet. Anyone seen one of these with inlay/decals?

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