This dulcimer by famed Kentucky maker Homer Ledford came to us via an estate collection that included other dulcimer and autoharp-family instruments. We believe it dates to about 1969 based on the serial number (2961).
The label reads: “Yellow Poplar top from old house near Lexington, KY over 100 yrs old.” Back & sides are mahogany. The pegs and peghead are walnut; pegs fit well and are working smoothly. It has a floating rosewood bridge and the nut is cut to allow for 2 different string spacings. Low string is fretted only at the third fret.
There is some slight discoloration of the finish on the back, likely from years of sitting in the case. The dulcimer has a few cosmetic chips and dings which we have outlined in the photos – but overall it is in very good condition for its age.
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Homer C. Ledford (September 26, 1927 – December 11, 2006) was an instrument maker and bluegrass musician from Kentucky who specialized in making dulcimers. Born in Alpine, Tennessee, he started building instruments at an early age. When he was 18, Ledford was given a scholarship to attend the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina. He later attended Berea College, where he met his wife Colista. Ledford eventually transferred and graduated from what is now the Eastern Kentucky University in 1954. Ledford worked as a high school industrial arts teacher at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Kentucky before becoming a full-time instrument maker.
Musicians from all over the world have sought after his dulcimers, banjos, mandolins, guitars and ukuleles. Some of his works are on display in the Smithsonian Institution. He is also known as member of the Cabin Creek band, and has been honored by several Kentucky institutions.
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