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Jerry Rockwell PO Box 79 Guysville, OH 45735-0079 Phone and voicemail: 330-264-0469 E-mail: jerry@jcrmusic.com
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The
Yam: Small
3-String
Teardrop Several years ago I built sets of woodshop fixtures-- molds and gluing jigs-- with an eye toward offering building and playing classes for budding woodworker-musicians (see sidebar). In the course of working out the cutting, gluing, fitting, clamping, finishing and fine-tuning, I made a Yam or two for myself. I find myself picking up one of them almost every day in the shop, and enjoying the extra notes my very large hands can reach. I didn't intend to add another model to the line, but a couple of longtime dulcimer teachers thought that the Yam would be a good choice for their just-past-beginner students who were looking for a professionally set up, handmade instrument with a smooth action. The instrument gravitates toward traditional songs and fiddle tunes, so I'm offering the Yam in a cherry and walnut combination, woods that have a traditional voice. Because there are
no custom options with this instrument (see specs below), no
deposit is required and turnaround time should be minimal. (Call or email
us to confirm what's in stock) String length, Nut to Bridge: 25" or 26" depending on what's in stock Woods: Cherry sides, one-piece back
and fingerboard; walnut top
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The
YAM is named for SPiCYAM, a
great community organization in our neighboring county (Southern
Perry County Youth Arts Media in
Shawnee, Ohio).
Fall
2008 Like to build a Yam for yourself? You are invited to a 3-day session in Stewart, Ohio at the Federal Valley Resource Center (the old school in the village). 9 am through 4 pm A printable registration form is online.
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