It is a cool-looking dulcimer and probably has a sound to match yet the asking price does seem steep.
Strumelia mentioned vintage Lapidus dulcimers being in a different universe. . . From the few instruments I've seen from her (vintage or no), I understand her statement. (On JLapidus's latest recording, her Pelican dulcimer sounds so good!)
Vintage Lapidus dulcimers can sell for 3 to $4,000, but that's a whole different universe.
I think this dulcimer on MandoCafe would more realistically sell for half its asking price.
Never hurts to ask. Besides, won't mandolin players pay any price for an instrument? Heheehee
That sure is a nice-looking dulcimer, though. I wouldn't mind if a clerical error put it on my doorstep this Christmas. I sometimes wonder if we MD players sell our instruments (and ourselves) short. I know we're a smaller market, but asking $2 grand for a vintage handmade guitar or even an ukulele is not at all unusual.
"Oh my" is not my reaction to that price. My first thought was "no &^R#ing way!"
I like Howard and his dulcimers as well, but I've never seen a price even close to that for a Capritaurus.
I found this listed Capritaurus dulcimer for sale at Mandolin Cafe. I like the work that Howard Rugg does in building dulcimers, but I wonder if this is a realistic price.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
