Let's Talk Shop
I am the sole proprietor of the DulcimerCraft musical instrument shop. The gallery exists on the web. I have a small workshop at home where I make and repair stringed instruments of all kinds.
For a Gallery of various dulcimers, click here.
For some philosophical notes on lutherie, click here.
The Shopkeeper
I was born in Pinch, WV at the age of 0. I was raised all over West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky. I come from good German, Russian, Eastern European stock, with a respectable amount of Cherokee and Scotch-Irish thrown in for good measure.
I attended college at Berea in eastern Kentucky from 1989 to 1993. There, I obtained a BA in Philosophy. Whilst there I also studied everything else I possibly could from theater to woodworking. I figured as long as my tuition was paid for, I would do my absolute best to learn whatever was available. It was at Berea that I discovered my love for musical instrument making.
I went to seminary at Asbury in Wilmore, Kentucky from 1993 to 1997. I'm so thankful for my education and the relationships formed.
I am the father of five of the most wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, creative children ever. They range in ages from 17 to 27. Each of them occasionally helps in the shop and I thankful that my sons are interested in learning more about the craft of lutherie.
I am a Christian and I try to serve God to the best of my ability. I try in all I do to give Him the credit for the works of my hands because I believe my talent comes from Him.
PEACE!
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Favorite Links
Luthier's Mercantile International
All of the above are excellent resources for the novice to master luthier.
