Skipper Custom Instruments

Custom Appalachian Dulcimer Photos

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Construction Photos

The Appalachian dulcimer is a simple instrument, but can be as complex and detailed as the customer wishes.

This dulcimer has gorgeous curly black cherry back and sides, a curly maple scroll and neck, and a Sitka spruce top.

The neck is hollowed and open to the air chamber, and is reinforced with carbon fiber rods.

Tortoise bindings, an ebony pickguard with a mother-of-pearl "Skipper" logo add the finishing touches to this instrument.