Since David P asked, and I can never turn down a chance to show off one of my builds- here is probably more answer than required. Short answer - #29.
Longer answer, butternut body, maple fingerboard with wenge overlay. The top is the tightest, most uniform grained red cedar I've ever seen - it comes out of a beam in an old house in Portland, OR and they don't make it like that any more.
As with all of my builds, if is for sale. (When I thin out the collection I get to build more). I have been playing it a lot for over a year so it is 'used'. $500.00.
Sounds great, JAC! I also became enamored of this song when watching the Ken Burns documentary. I arranged a version for my local group that is very similar to yours, although I throw in one (and only one) chord in the second half of the song.
A while back Robin Clark found this sheet music. Notice the indication for tempo just above the music on the left!
I recently watched the Ken Burns, PBS series on Lewis and Clark. Per typical KB documentary, they had one tune played over and over that I liked. Attached video has capo at 4th fret to imitate the mandolin used in the documentary. Apparently this tune is a Shaker hymn and they stressed simplicity. This arrangement abounds in simplicity - no chords at all.
Love both the dulcimer and your playing!
Thank you J. Andy!
Beautiful tune, beautiful instrument, beautifully played.
In answer to question by David P. - VSL = 26 5/8". Body depth is 2 1/4" total with 2" hollow and 1/8" skin on top and bottom.
I'm paying attention to you. Like the sound. We might be speaing.
Dang still enjoying this
Whats the VSL And the depth.
Thanks J-andy for the reply. Very beautiful work and the sound is awesome.
Since David P asked, and I can never turn down a chance to show off one of my builds- here is probably more answer than required. Short answer - #29.
Longer answer, butternut body, maple fingerboard with wenge overlay. The top is the tightest, most uniform grained red cedar I've ever seen - it comes out of a beam in an old house in Portland, OR and they don't make it like that any more.
As with all of my builds, if is for sale. (When I thin out the collection I get to build more). I have been playing it a lot for over a year so it is 'used'. $500.00.
That was great - really enjoyed it!
I think simple sounds beautiful, it is a nice hymn and you play it beautifully.
The dulcimers you make sound great.
Very nicely done!
Sounds great, JAC! I also became enamored of this song when watching the Ken Burns documentary. I arranged a version for my local group that is very similar to yours, although I throw in one (and only one) chord in the second half of the song.
A while back Robin Clark found this sheet music. Notice the indication for tempo just above the music on the left!
I enjoyed that very much. Think I'll Play it with your video. Like the sound of your Dulcimer, what is it.
I agree with Randy. Excellent!
Wow what a good tune....and excellent playing here Andy. Doubling up on those melody strings 2nd time thru really gives it a punch huh?
I recently watched the Ken Burns, PBS series on Lewis and Clark. Per typical KB documentary, they had one tune played over and over that I liked. Attached video has capo at 4th fret to imitate the mandolin used in the documentary. Apparently this tune is a Shaker hymn and they stressed simplicity. This arrangement abounds in simplicity - no chords at all.