Restoration: Rosewood Veneer Replacement - 150 Year Old Dulcimer

[@1988p911]

Great stuff, Zeke! It's always a pleasure to watch a craftsman make it look easy.

[@OddJobFix]

Yeah, that one wasn't easy. Thanks for watching!

[@time4clocks]

The veneer and color matching on that front side looks like it came that way. Very nice job, sir! All that beautiful wood on the top covered with years of pollution cleaned up wonderfully. I do hope someone will restore this to working condition. The sound it makes would surely be most pleasant! Thank you for another fine video, Mr. Zeke!

[@OddJobFix]

Thank you, Ab. Unfortunately these instruments are apparently known to self destruct due to the strings tension and lack of support. Disassembly to remedy the cracks on the top of the playing surface will be a big effort involving, of course, re stringing. Way past my pay grade. I'll have to see in what ways I might get this into the right hands. You're right, the tone of these is unique as I've discovered watching a few being played on YT. Readers, watch "Time4clocks" when you get the opportunity. The host, Abbot, has as much gentle philosophy to offer as he does technique.

[@time4clocks]

@@OddJobFix Appreciate the kind recommend Mr Zeke. I was especially interested in this video as I have 2 antique zithers from around 1905 I would like to give some much needed love. The tuning pins look the same as yours or close to it. Not sure how brave I am to tackle such a project but all cleaned up should be pleasing to the eye hopefully can tune as well. Hope you have a great day! 😁

[@davidepperson2376]

Great job Zeke - super impressive. Thanks so much for sharing! daepp from PPOT ;)

[@OddJobFix]

Thank you.

[@davidepperson2376]

Ps. Didn’t you once post stills on PPOT of some restoration work at some grand homes,in LA (Hancock Park maybe)? If so would love to see more ~ even if just stills with your narration.

[@OddJobFix]

I might do one. Not much content but show and tell. Thanks.

[@katefuentes4938]

I just picked up an old piece? Can I send you a pick and you guess how old it is?

[@OddJobFix]

I am not an appraiser nor an expert. Online resources are available. Thanks for watching.