Prices and Terms Ben Seymour, Luthier 2142 Coxe Rd., Tryon, NC 28782-7773 (828) 863-4384  kudzuman@alltel.net

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In today's fast food world, we have been conditioned to expect instant service in everyday life.  However, Ben Seymour's instruments are made one by one with his own hands, in the centuries-old tradition of the luthier's art.  Ben takes great pride in the quality and value inherent in his products, giving careful attention to the beauty and integrity of each instrument's structure and the resulting purity of its sound.  Ben works alone; he does not employ others in a factory setting.  In addition, since his wife works full-time, he is responsible for many household tasks.  Please keep in mind that although instant gratification is not possible, the patience of Ben's customers is always rewarded with a beautiful, unique and finely crafted instrument. An order placed now can be expected to be filled in approximately nine months.   Thank you for your patience!

Instrument Construction
Your instrument can be made with readily available woods (i.e., cherry, poplar, sycamore or walnut) or with exotic woods, upon request.  All instruments are finished with nitrocellulose semi-gloss lacquer.

Terms
One-half down payment is required to begin construction.  The remainder is due upon pickup, or previous to delivery.  

Instruments
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Kudzu Patch Dulcimers Vibrating String Length (VSL) for Short is 26 15/16"; VSL for Long is 28 1/4"   Standard or Baritone (Short or Long)  $ 570.00 Jazz model (VSL 23 7/16"):    - four strings    - five strings    - "S" shape (four or five strings) Babydoll (VSL 23 7/16") Dulcinator $ 540.00 $ 600.00 $ 625.00 $ 540.00 Please inquire Kudzu Patch Galax Dulcimers  (VSL 26 15/16") - with false back - without false back $ 530.00 $ 495.00 Gaskins/Melton Style Galax Dulcimers  (VSL 26 15/16") - with false back - without false back $ 745.00 $ 705.00 The following options are available for any dulcimer upon request, as listed: a six-and-a-half fret choice of wooden or mechanical pegs Scrolled headpiece, $50.00* Planetary tuners, $60.00 Custom Galax case with velour lining, $ 47.00 (*Standard for Galax-style dulcimers at no additional charge)   Scheitholts Scheitholt (Bens' standard model) Mercer Museum Reproduction Scheitholt $  485 $  625 Other Instruments Bouzouki (see  page) $ 1375 Custom and Repair Work I will be glad to discuss any special work you are interested in.  Prices will depend, of course, on cost of materials and amount of labor required for the job. Shipping Shipping charges for one instrument average about $30.00 in the contiguous United States.   To place an order or obtain other information, please contact: Ben Seymour, Luthier 2142 Coxe Rd., Tryon, NC 28782-7773 (828) 863-4384  kudzuman@alltel.net

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