Dewdrop Concert Model #3-1X

Dewdrop Concert Model X

Sassafras Sides, Back, Soundboard, Fretboard.
Curly Maple on the ends.
Persimmon tuning pegs.
Bone Dual Bridges and Nut.
Piece of green painted salvaged sheetmetal for the tail decoration.
One coat of BLO.

I'm calling the tuning Unison Octave.
Melody Strings= 24 inch vsl .013s tuned dd to 4th octave.
Inner Drone String= 27.5 inch vsl .021 tuned d to 3rd octave.
Outer Drone string= 15 inch vsl .010 tuned d to 5th octave.

This design has been in planning for nearly a year and I finally got around to doing it.

As can be seen in the photos it has two bridges. One bridge for the two melody strings. And one for the two drone strings. 

Currently taking limited orders

Prices beginning June 2021

I'm currently not taking orders on the standard Hogfiddle Lineup or the Travel Dulcimores.

These prices could be higher for special woods and due to the current price hikes and fluctuation of wood prices.

Premium Lineup. 

All come standard with:
Fiddle sides.
Poplar or plain maple.
Bronze frets.
Copper or brass nut and bridge.
Pythagorean Temperament.
Iron Oxide Antique Finish at no extra charge if wanted.
Any options may or may not add to the cost.

Mckinley Craft= $450
Standard with:
Poplar or plain maple wood.
Feet.
Bronze frets.
Copper bridge and nut.
Pythagorean Temperament.

Signature Virginian= $475
Options are:
Wood choice.
Bronze or steel frets.
Bone/antler, brass or copper nut and bridge.
Equal or Pythagorean Temperament.

Honaker Hogfiddle= $500
Options are:
Wood choice.
Bronze or steel frets.
Bone/antler, brass or copper nut and bridge.
Equal or Pythagorean Temperament.

Dewdrop Concert Model= $525
Options are:
Wood choice.
Bronze or steel frets.
Bone/antler, brass or copper nut and bridge.
Equal or Pythagorean Temperament on the unison tuned 4 string model.
Option of other temperaments on the Modal 3 string.
Prices do not include shipping costs.

50% deposit required to start the order.

As most of you know I've been busy helping my Dad. I've managed to get freed up a bit but not completely as I'm now behind on my own home and property. So with that said, I'll only be taking one order at a time. Once I get an order I will notify on this post that orders are on hold. Once the order is completed I'll notify I'm ready for another order.
I know that sounds confusing but in the past some people that have wanted to be put on my order list have gone ahead and sent the deposit or full payment. I don't want to get tied up with several deposits or payments and feel rushed to fulfill orders. Additionally, in the past I've had folks message me on facebook, TTAD, FOTMD, email, and this blog wanting to be put on the list. That's just too much to keep up with at this time, so I also won't be trying to keep up with a potential order list.

Cumberland 4.4.2021

 Finished this little Cumberland up.
Various woods with iron oxide stain and a coat of boiled linseed oil.

Options were:
Copper nut and bridge.
Bronze staple frets.
Brass string anchor pins. 
Fiddle sides.