Apple Creek Dulcimer

Monday, October 4, 2010

Apple Creek Dulcimer

Apple Creek Dulcimer Review

First off let me say I have zero musical background and can't read music. In addition I have substantial orthopedic problems with my hands and fingers making it virtually impossible to play most instruments. That being said, for a long, long, time I have wanted to learn to play an instrument.

The last few years I have attended the Old Time Fiddler's Convention and each year the desire to play something kept growing. Last year I had seen some people playing Mountain Dulcimers and I thought "Gee, I could probably play that even with my physical limitations." I bumped into a friend from church there and made the same observation to him. Not only did he agree with my assessment he told me he belonged to the local dulcimer club (and has since become my dulcimer mentor).

Since other ideas in the past didn't pan out I did not want to spend a lot of money on a dulcimer. I bought the Apple Creek dulcimer knowing full well that it would probably be a cheapy and if I stuck with the dulcimer playing that I'd probably upgrade later.

To be honest it was a much better dulcimer than I anticipated. It did what I wanted and demonstrated to myself that I could indeed play the dulcimer and when I did upgrade to a higher end dulcimer my wife started playing the Mountain Creek dulcimer and she has since gotten a higher end dulcimer. Tonight I am giving this dulcimer to a fellow dulcimer player's grand-kid. That'll make three or more people getting their start on just this one dulcimer.

If you don't compare the Apple Creek dulcimer to higher end dulcimers and rate it as an entry level dulcimer it is worth every penny. It is well made and easy to play. The sound is OK but not great (but I didn't realize this until I played it side by side with a higher end dulcimer). The nice case it comes with makes it even a better buy.

Long story short this dulcimer help to fan my dulcimer fever.