Beard Instruments

The next two octaves for sale from Beard Instruments, now on sale at Reverb.com. Model on left is my standard octave, AAA sitka spruce soundboard and Shedua body. The GOM on the right has some lovely woods, a Carpathian spruce soundboard with highly figured walnut body. Mahogany necks with ebony fingerboards and bridges. 22 3/4" scale length. These are ready to boogie. Cases included.

I'm currently out of dulcimers. -- but will have more ready shortly! Contact for details.

The next three zouks heading for a new home. Left to right, sitka spruce/shedua body. standard octave, middle is a cedar/rosewood full scale cittern. ( #100). and far right is a standard octave, redwood top rosewood body. Completion in about a month. Contact for availability.

All three are equipped with Grover mini-rotomatic tuners and an Allen tailpiece. Mahogany neck with two way truss rod, ebony fingerboard and carved ebony bridge. Fun guaranteed.

Usually it Is the summer where. I have a number of instruments in progress, but with the extremely dry conditions of the Spring (good spray weather!). I have a number of instruments nearing completion. A number of new dulcimers, octave mandolins, an OM style guitar, and more. Details coming soon.

The next two instruments that will be available in about 90 days. One is Redwood/Rosewood standard octave, and the other one is a cittern with Cedar/Rosewood, both excellent tone combinations. 22 3/4" scale on the octave, full 251/4" on the cittern.
It's been a while since I built a 5 course model, but when I got the body put together, it was so nice and deep that I couldn't help but to proceed. I am anxious to hear it. Both instruments have a bloodwood face plate and herringbone rosette. Mahogany necks, ebony fingerboard and bridge. Grover mini-rotomatics.

Did I mention dulcimers................?

Seasons Greetings from Beard Instruments, and thanks for another great year full of cool customers. The expanding world of music is a gratifying thing to be involved in.
We usually have a traffic jam in the summer at the Washington St. shop, but it's midwinter for now. I have a couple of instruments still available on reverb.com at the Beardinstruments site for last minute shoppers.......
Next year will see a number of dulcimers in a variety of species, some with added frets (yes, I'm finally not a totally traditional builder, but I understand the need of players) realizing that the 6 1/2 was being incorporated in my time. I'm finally cutting into my stash of Port Orford cedar for tops, and the first one will be in this batch.
I will also have a couple of standard octave mandolins, a guitar octave (red spruce/figured walnut) an OM style guitar (outrageously figured bearclaw spruce/cocobolo) and perhaps more standard model and guitar model zouks. Looking forward to providing the vehicles for your musical endeavors and aspirations.

It's been a busy year in the shop, but I finally have some dulcimers for sale. One is my standard model, Alaskan spruce spundboard and walnut body 26 3/4" scale) and the other is my Heritage Series, all gummy cherry (28 3/16" scale). Both are listed currently on Reverb.

🎻 ✨ Mark your calendar for two unforgettable days of music, culture, and Celtic celebration! ✨🎻

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Carolina Celtic Music Festival, coming to Fae Nectar on September 26th & 27th!

We had an incredible weekend last year, and we can’t wait to gather our friends from near and far to celebrate Celtic music and culture all over again! Join us in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains for a full weekend of merriment and mirth, with a rollicking evening on Friday the 26th, and a packed afternoon and evening performance schedule on Saturday the 27th, featuring returning favorites and new musical talent taking the stage in our gorgeous Great Hall.

✨ Tickets are on sale now, with a special 20% early-bird discount for the first 48 hours only (for Saturday-only tickets and 2-Day Passes)! Don’t miss your chance to snag a great deal on a full weekend of fun!

✨ Experience live performances from incredible regional artists (lineup and schedule announcements coming soon!), a vibrant Artisan Market filled with handcrafted treasures, soul-stirring Irish sessions where the community comes together to create memorable music, and we’ll all dance together during the fan-favorite Scottish Cèilidh as the sun sets behind the Blue Ridge Mountains.

✨ Feast on delicious fare from our favorite Gaelic food trucks and our very own Tavern Kitchen, and raise a glass of Fae Nectar’s legendary mead as we celebrate the rich Celtic roots of Appalachia, and all the modern traditions inspired by them!
Mark your calendars, grab your early-bird tickets, and stay tuned for announcements! We can’t wait to share what’s in store this year!
✨ Lastly, we also want to humbly acknowledge that our event will be held on the anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Our festival will include a sincere moment of remembrance for all that was lost in last year’s disaster. Please visit the festival website for our full statement. ✨



Carolina Celtic Music Festival

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Two turntables........ a rell to reel.........a cart deck........and even an old AP
machine. You have to be a broadcasting dinosaur to appreciate all of this.

I had the rare privilege of playing with "Mighty J and the Fenians" at the reception for Rhiannon Giddens new series on PBS entitled "Ireland" in Flat Rock NC. Another stellar production from Will and Deni, and a lovely time was had by all. We are looking forward to the airing