Custom Design
General note: All my dulcimers come with the 6-1/2 fret (unless requested otherwise), wide neck, and geared tuning pegs.
Custom Instruments:I build custom instruments to provide a wider range of sound qualities and a wider selection of woods, sound holes, neck widths, inlay and art work to meet individual preferences and requirements.
Consider the following prior to consulting with me:
  • Custom fretting can be accommodated easily.
  • Friction pegs with fine tuners are available.
  • The use of laminated woods on the peghead, neck, tailpiece and inlay or different sound hole designs change the look more than the sound.
  • Individually adjusted bridges are available on the A and W models for players who want to accommodate string gauges other than those for which the instrument was set up, or who want to have a very fine adjustment available.
  • Tops: The choice of woods for the top produces quite different sound characteristics.
    • Cedar tops have a crisp,clear sound with each note standing out on itsown.
    • Spruce tops have a ringing bell-like sound, with the notes somewhat blending together.
    • Butternut tops have a strong, clear response throughout the whole range with a connected sound.
  • Backs: The choice of woods for the back has a more subtle effect on the sound quality of the dulcimer.
    • Black walnut backs give an even, strong bass response with a clear treble range.
    • Cherry backs give an even spread of tone strength.
    • Maple backs emphasize the high notes and over-tones.
    • Mahogany backs give a warm sound with the notes blending together to give the tone a full warm quality.
    • Price of custom work: There is no price difference if you are substituting any of the above woods for the standard option or if you want your instrument strung up left handed. If you have special requirements, I will be glad to discuss them with you and give you a price estimate.
Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with the dulcimer you receive, you may exchange it for a different dulcimer or a full refund within thirty days of receipt of your instrument.

Warranty

Your Jeremy Seeger dulcimer is warranted to the original owner and guaranteed to remain free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the instrument. If your instrument is found to be defective you may return it and it will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

Having grown up in a large musical family surrounded by folk music, I have learned to love and appreciate traditional instruments and their sounds. For this reason the craftsmanship, sound quality and playability of each instrument I make is very important to me. I strive to produce high quality dulcimers of Shaker simplicity that will give a lifetime of enjoyment. Each instrument receives the time and care required to produce the highest quality possible.

Personal Note

I think you will find the quality of my dulcimers surpasses your expectations. I hope you will get as much pleasure from playing your dulcimer as I get from building them.

For orders / Questions / feedback via e-mail jseeger@sover.net
Or phone: 802-767-3790

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