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It's been a rough road.  Loss of Power, Water and Internet for over 3 weeks. The last restoration was a return of the Internet and access to my website just yesterday ... and I'm back at work TODAY.  I'm catching up on emails, phone calls and packing up and shipping orders long overdo!  Zach's back in the Workshop and my new employee, Devin will be back on the job tomorrow.  And ... it feels GOOD.  The leaves are turning, Trump just finished speaking in Swannanoa, just a few miles from my home, studio, office and workshop.  God is with us and healing our wounds.  I am so grateful.  Please join me in prayer for those who lost so much more than I.

     This is a "classic" JRS Concertmaster #810, built in 2003, and recently brought back to us for resale.  It has 2/19/18/6 bridge configuration with the 6 note Super Bass being accessible from either the right or the left side.  It spans 4 Octaves (3 1/2 chromatic). It was exceptionally well cared for and played regularly by an owner who loved it deeply.  It's always a little sad when person decides they need to retire from playing.  The reason she brought it back to me was that she believed I could find a new home for it with a new owner that will show it the same love and respect it received for it's first 21 years.  Zach and I attended to it and restored it to "like new" condition except for a few minor scratches.  It has a resonant, well balanced tone, and will be an heirloom addition to it's new home affording it's new owner decades of musical exploration.  We are proud to offer this classic model as it awaits its new residence.  Click on the picture to get all the details!

     If you have any questions about this or any other JRS Hammered Dulcimers, please do not hesitate to ask us! You may contact Jerry at 828-301-1622, or by email at jerry@songofthewood.com.

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     The auction for the Woodland Wildlife Explorer is now closed. Thank you for your interest in Song of the Wood!

JRS Grande Concertmaster Hammered Dulcimer #1000

 The Jerry Read Smith

Grande Concertmaster

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"For those who listen... the wood does truly sing."

     Our showroom is located in the workshop at Jerry's home. Jerry is available at any time on any day of the week if you set up an appointment with him. Please contact us if you would like to visit. We are happy to have you as our guest, online or in person!

     Learn more about each of the five models that comprise our two lines of JRS Hammered Dulcimers

     JRS Signature Hammers and more, designed and crafted in our workshop.

Points of Interest

Read the story about how Jerry began as a luthier and started Song of the Wood.

Hear Jerry talk about how Zachary came to Song of the Wood to carry on the legacy.

     We also carry fine Hammered Dulcimers made by the craftsmen at Dusty Strings and Songbird Dulcimers.

     Browse our selection of beautiful mountain dulcimers from McSpadden and other builders.

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