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Detail at tail of Thomas 'look-a-like'

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08/11/18 12:17:03PM @strumelia:

I love the scribed lines on either side of the fretboard, echoing the lines along the body edges.

I can't believe you cut those sound holes with a razor knife by hand. And... buffalo horn? This is all pretty amazing and beautiful, John Henry. clapper

05/03/14 06:25:51PM @cindy-stammich:

Oh my, this is beautiful! And sounds beautiful!

04/25/14 06:35:58PM @john-henry:

Yes, there is a sound post, placed just the treble side of the centre line, at about the 11th fret !

Yes Patty, real buffalo horn

And Dusty, ! like 'rustic and elegant' !

Thanks folks

John

04/25/14 01:00:19AM @dusty:

Somehow you've created a dulcimer that looks both rustic and elegant. Nice job!

04/24/14 09:06:38PM @ken-longfield:

Very nice John. Much better looking than an actual Thomas dulcimer.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

04/24/14 09:01:16PM @jim-fawcett:

That is beautiful, John.

04/24/14 08:53:01PM @patty-from-virginia:

You did a great job on those sound holes. Are we talking real buffalo horn? Did I miss what you said about the strings? I can't wait to hear you play this

04/24/14 07:09:28PM @john-henry:

Seventeen frets, arranged diatonically, strings secured around an Ebony dowel, bridge and nut manufactured from Black Buffalo Horn. Sound holes carved 'freehand' with craft knife (therefore not 'regular') As can be seen, finish 'rubbed thin' to show grain and imitate aging.