Master Luthier of Hammer Dulcimers

At Master Works, Russell Cook, shares his enthusiasm for the ancient dulcimer. Master Works is a workshop he founded and it is known internationally, with Russell having won many awards for his prized instruments.

This hammer dulcimer shows the beauty of the Curly Koa wood (brown top rail) and Maple, which holds the tuning pins that secure the metal strings. Cat Rooney /The Epoch Times