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The Galax Model
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Endorsement of Kudzu Patch Galax dulcimers by noted dulcimer historian Ralph Lee SmithRalph Lee Smith endorsed Ben Seymour's Galax-style dulcimers on page 33 of the February-April 2001 issue of Dulcimer Players News in his column "Mountain Dulcimer Tales & Traditions:" Postscript: Ben Seymour is Making Galax-Style Dulcimers
Ralph Lee Smith's book The Story of the Dulcimer provides a complete background on Galax and other lap dulcimers. (For more information, see http://www.owlmntnmusic.com/dulcimerresources.htm.) |
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Galax Photo Gallery
A gallery of Ben's work
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Galax Owners/Players Gallery | ||||||||
Bill Collins and his new Galax. |
| Lisa Johnson and her Kudzu Patch Galax; Lisa and friend Brian jamming together. She reports, "My new graceful and beautiful cherry Galax dulcimer performed outstandingly at a big Old Time music gathering recently... Not only could I hear myself... others could hear my notes ... [and] complimented the rich tone of my new instrument... The height of the instrument, the hollow fretboard, and the 'false back'... contribute to producing a clear and beautiful tone... Despite its power and sturdy build, it plays like silk... ." Steve Eulberg said of his Galax: "The ringing tones of the drones are light and airy, the North Carolina Sycamore is soft and sweet, the reverse capo is just a hoot--and without re-tuning I can easily play in 4 different modes ... & with the 6-1/2 I can also play E and A... And I like the extended fretboard that lets me get those good high notes! The false bottom gives more volume... I'm itching to sit down with some fiddlers and trade some tunes! I am a very pleased customer, brother." | ||||||
Multiple-instrument customer Greg Gunner says, "The Gaskins/Melton Dulcimer arrived safely today... It is a real beauty. The consistent high quality of your instruments continues to amaze me. It has a wonderful 'swarm of bees' sound that makes Galax-style dulcimers so unique, and the workmanship is top-notch." |