I found this forum in my endless search for some kind of stringed instrument I can actually play. Three years ago I thought I found that elusive tool in a strum stick. I built one then two and so on until I had built and given away 7 of the eight or so that came out playable. I then thought I would try my hand at a more refined dulcimer. I kinda have a tendency to go over the top in most things I do so in my typical fashion the dulcimandotar was built (actually copied from Olympia dulcimers)

It turned out great and plays sweet,for someone that has less than sausage fingers like myself. After a long break I decided to once again build something I can actually play, witch leads me here. I have build my first cbg with help of the vast knowledge shared here and I might add the great service and super fast shipping of C.B. Gitty. I am also putting the finishing touches on cbg #2 ( A lefty for a Pastor at our church).

here's #1

Thanks for looking and I look forward to building and learning to play half as well as some here.