@jergen, Stephen says in his photo description that that instrument is a tanpura.  :)

A Dulci-sitar? wonder how that may sound, and no frets also, interesting.

Way cool!  

I always enjoy seeing an Ohio-made instrument.  And I look forward to hearing the music you make on both these instruments!    

We will be ready for clapping and cheering on.   aloha, irene

That sounds very compelling. Looking forward to hearing more about it all.