Troublesome Creek Dulcimore Project

 

In response to the catastrophic flash flooding in Eastern Kentucky in July of 2022 we are offering to make Traditional Mountain Dulcimore with all proceeds to go to the Appalachian Artisan Center and to the Troublesome Creek String Instrument folks in Hindman, Kentucky.

 

 Bobby Ratliff said;

I'm taking orders for my Cumberland Travel Dulcimore for $150 + shipping. All proceeds minus the shipping will go to them and I will dub these travel dulcimores The Hindman. They'll be slightly different than the Cumberland. They'll be no choice of woods. They'll be similar to the one pictured except they'll have a flat Kentucky style tailpiece. You can choose what mode you want set up for and what temperament the fretting is set at. Pure diatonic fretting. No extra frets!!

 

Email:

slatecreekhobbies@gmail.com

Web Site:

Slate Creek Dulcimers

Location:

Grundy, Virginia

 


 Dulcimore Dan said; 

I’m taking orders for the three traditional models I make. ( Betty, Ultra-lite and Dulcimore) All Poplar with Ebony tuners, bone nut and bridge, Walnut string anchor. Hand rubbed oil finish. $300 + actual shipping cost. All proceeds will go to the Hindman folks.

 

Email:

dulcimoredan@gmail.com

Web Site:

http://www.dulcimore.com

Location:

New Tazewell, TN

 


UPDATE: 
All pieces offered on the sales page have been discounted and ALL proceeds will go for relief!


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