May Contest - Musical Instruments

[Phil S]

Any style as long as you made it

 

[JohnnyR]

Greywolf just needs a bow, I've heard his saws really sing

 

[tghsmith]

hammer dulcimer made from plans with some modifications. mahogany, cherry, tiger maple, figured maple,holly, ebony, oak and others,, table stand and floor stand made from oak.. cat sound holes were my celtic inspired design..

 

[Dee2]

This contest may be hard to judge without a sound track, LOL!

 

[ErnieM]

After years of building harpsichords based on 17th century instruments, I decided to design my own. This small instrument ( just under 5' long ), was designed as an entry level harpsichord without most of the decorative niceties (soundboard paintings, lid paintings, platform, multi leg stands, etc.) that enhance the aesthetic value but also enhance the price. It's relatively light weight and screw on legs make it an easy instrument to transport. It has a single 8' register with a buff stop. The keyboard shifts to allow it to transpose
from A-415 (the old pitch) to the modern A-440 pitch.

 

[Charlie]

After years of building harpsichords based on 17th century instruments, I decided to design my own. This small instrument ( just under 5' long ), was designed as an entry level harpsichord without most of the decorative niceties (soundboard paintings, lid paintings, platform, multi leg stands, etc.) that enhance the aesthetic value but also enhance the price. It's relatively light weight and screw on legs make it an easy instrument to transport. It has a single 8' register with a buff stop. The keyboard shifts to allow it to transpose
from A-415 (the old pitch) to the modern A-440 pitch.


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Ernie, Beautiful as always.

 

[Phil S]

Voting poll added - tough choice

 

[Phil S]

While the dulcimer is great, Ernie's Harpsichord won. I am looking forward to the interview with Ernie - Gene will do the professional writeup.

 

[Graywolf]

Congratulations Ernie! I loved them both.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Congrats Ernie