Mountain Dulcimer

Really great work, Dan. I especially like the cats. Reminds one of the mountain ladies on the front porch in the evening. It’s been a while since I’ve heard a dulcimer. They don’t seem to be as popular in this part of the country.
Tom

-- Thos. Angle

Wow!

It’s amazing, and you say it’s your first instrument? Unbelievable. I love the nice detail of the holes cut in form of cat silhouettes too.

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://twitter.com/kagushokunin

lovely. Great idea for the cats!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

So how does it sound? Very nice looking instrument btw.

-- David, Charlotte NC (http://beechcreeknaturals.etsy.com)

That is a beautiful job! Nice work. I bet the wife loves it (whether she ever plays it or not…).

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Great job, Dan.

I remember my dad building a dulcimer from a kit many years ago. As I already played guitar, I found it very easy to play. Your wife should give it a try…it’s probably the easiest of stringed instruments to learn. Of course the professionals can get into some very serious technique, but basic strumming is within anyone’s grasp.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Woodworking art! Great job.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Woodworking art! Great job.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

A great looking instrument Dan. Well done.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

nice dulicumer. i like the cats. where are you located in WV. i live outside of salem a few miles.
keep up the good work. jerryw

-- jerryw-wva.

Thanks for all the nice comments. Everyone seems to like the cats, includeing “Cat.”

Jerry, I live in Scott Depot. It’s on I-64, about halfway between Charleston and Huntington. I think you make the third Mountaineer here on LJ. If your ever in the area, give me a call, I’ll give you a shop tour. I’m in the phone book.

-- Dan, West Virginia, http://www.danpleskaCreations.com

Dan thanks for the invite. I don’t get to your area very often, but you never know. If your in the Clarksburg area, email me and I will give you direction. I will be at the Forest Festival in Elkins Oct. 4-6 , if you should happen to be in the area.

-- jerryw-wva.

Great job!

I started a violin a few years ago and I am trying to get interested again.

Have you had anyone that knows how to play, try it out yet?

Gary

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Very cool…

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Gary, I haven’t yet. Will post a comment when she gets it tuned up.

-- Dan, West Virginia, http://www.danpleskaCreations.com

That is really a pretty dulcimer! When you get that case made, you’ll have to post a photo as well. I used blue foam inside mine, cut to match the dulcimer outline, then used spray adhesive to apply foam backed velour.

-- Jon

Nice dulcimer. Good work.