Latest news from Smokey
Mountain
August 4th 2004
New website launched
The brand new Smokey Mountain Dulcimer Works website was launched August
4th. Although still to be refined and completed this marks another
milestone in the history of the company.
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14th October 2004
Radical new
instrument is launched
This is hot off the press - a completely new type of instrument
is being built by the Smokey Mountain Dulcimer Works and you are just
going
to
want one as soon as you see it.
The prototype is being tested by Dave
Hayes of Devil's Fire Band over in England in early November and the
production model will be available soon after. Bookmark this page as
pictures of this new little beauty are going to be appearing
soon !
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4th November 2004
....and here is
it ! - the ELECTRIC STRUM STICK
At long last the testing stages are over and we are ready to launch
our new baby. The Electric Strum Stick has been played and tested on
live gigs over in the UK and has gone down a wow!
We are still looking for a name for
this radical new instrument. Here's what Dave of Devil's Fire says about
it:
"After testing it out on gigs, band
members and the audience alike all said "what the heck is that? - and
wow doesn't it sound fantastic".
The electric strum stick has a tone to die for and is a natural cross-over
between a dulcimer sound and the raunch and punch of an electric guitar.
This baby really does grab attention, both with it's looks and the way
it sounds. I am thrilled and honoured to own this unique instrument."
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4th November 2004
Electric Strum Stick is christened
After much thought and deliberation we wanted to choose a name
that embodied the whole spirit of this one-of-a-kind new instrument.
Because of the hand contoured flame-like body and the warm and mellow
tone we decided to call it "The Electric Firestick"
This instrument is no toy - it has been
developed with the professional musician in mind but still paying homage
to the authentic Smokey Mountain roots it springs from. Remember, you
can only buy these from The Smokey Mountain Dulcimer Works. There will
be a waiting list so order yours now !
Price $150.00 shipping in the US $20.00
For shipping outside the U.S. - call me
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7th April 2006
New instrument and
price
Mountain Fiddle
This Fiddle was played by many mountain folks in the Smokey mountains.
It was a little different style than the origional fiddle but played
the same.The sound is a little more mellow but a very sweet sound.
Most
of the players held it under their arm rather than under the chin.
It has played many a barn dance.
The body size is 24 inches long, approx 1 1/2 thick and has the full
12 inch scale that the full size fiddle has. It has a ebony fiddle fret
board. The tuners are guitar type geared so they are easy to tune and
will stay in tune. The body is made of poplar and the neck is made of
hard woods from the Smokey Mountains.This fiddle will draw a lot of attention
when played. This is great fun, Try one and you will think you are back
in time.
Price $200.00 shipping in the US $20.00
For shipping outside the U.S. - call me
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28th August 2006
The "Banjimer" Banjo Dulcimer
The newest addition to the Smokey Mountain
stable, the Banjo Dulcimer, or Banjimer. Watch this space for more
news, but these are available to buy right now.
