Top of Figured Black Walnut
Back of Bubinga with Figured Maple
center spline
Sides of Waterfall Bubinga with Figured Maple edgebands
Bubinga Head and Tail, sealed chrome
tuners and chrome strap buttons
This dulcimer has an internally mounted pickup. The plug in jack also serves as the tail strap button
Custom order name "The Journey"
This was the last dulcimer I completed before we move from Long Beach, CA to Caldwell, TX
"The Journey" not only refers to my move but also marks the point in time when I made the transition from building dulcimers as a hobby, into building dulcimers full time.
This dulcimer has a great sound. The walnut top (as opposed to my usual redwood tops) lowered the volume a bit but made up for it in it's overall clear, clean, and highly responsive tone.