2024 Recap And The Path Forward
First, let me say thank you to all of my customers who have enthusiastically supported the Hybrid dulcimer project and in turn, the...
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Bob Stephens
Jan 292 min read
Big Z gets a Big Upgrade
This short blog is for any nerds that my be following my 3D printing adventures. If you are not into 3D printing, none of the following...
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Bob Stephens
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Taking orders for 2024 delivery of wood dulcimers
Now is the time to get on the list for the delivery of either Aaron O'Rourke nylon string or Butch Ross steel string dulcimers for 2024. ...
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Bob Stephens
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Last call for a wood dulcimer that is ready to ship
There is still one unclamed walnut dulcimer that is ready to ship. It can be set up for nylon or steel strings, in standard, baritone or...
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Bob Stephens
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Two Wood Dulcimer Are Available!
For the first time in the five year history of Stephens Lutherie there are two wood dulcimers in stock. They are virtually identical...
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Bob Stephens
Oct 24, 20231 min read
The Hybrid introduction at the Black Mountain Music Festival was a a great success!
In the first week, four hybrid dulcimers have been sold representing over $2500 raised for charity. The first HyVibe smart dulcimer was...
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Bob Stephens
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Wow, 3D printed hybrids are now a real thing!
The latest hybrid designs were delivered to Aaron O'Rourke and Butch Ross. a few weeks and the initial feedback has been very positive....
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Bob Stephens
May 2, 20232 min read
Planning on attending Black Mountain Music Festival October 14-19
I just wanted to let everyone know that I plan to have instruments available to try out and purchase at the Black Mountain Music Festival...
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Bob Stephens
Apr 23, 20235 min read
Is the world ready for a smart dulcimer?
This blog summarizes my initial impressions of the installation and use of the HyVibe System in a special version of my 3D printed/wood...
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Dec 14, 20221 min read
Meet Big Z, the new mega printer!
After a gestation period of nine months, I am very happy to announce that the new, custom built 3D printer is up and running. Designed...
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Dec 27, 20212 min read
Hybrid 3D Printed and Wood Dulcimer
Today I wrapped up months of work building prototype dulcimers that combine traditional wood and 3D printed components. The goal is to...
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Aug 13, 20212 min read
Everything and more!
I was able to scrounge enough old parts and pieces together to get my first impressions of the 3D printed dulcimer. Put aside all you...
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Aug 1, 20211 min read
Houston, we have liftoff!
At 1:15 AM, one day, nine hours and two minutes after the print started, there it stood like a rocket on the launchpad. Amazingly, with...
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Jul 31, 20211 min read
Looking good at 16 hours
So far so good, but still another 16 hours to go. It will be interesting to see if there is a loss of accuracy when printing 27.5 inches...
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Jul 30, 20212 min read
Print a Dulcimer?
Setting up my shop has taken so long that I couldn't wait any longer to start building dulcimers again. So what do you do when you have...
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Mar 21, 20212 min read
Progress Report
Progress is being made toward a functioning lutherie shop. As the snow melts away and the distinctive cry of cranes returning can be...
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Feb 3, 20212 min read
Timing is Everything!
Stephens Lutherie is moving to Madison, Wisconsin in the middle of the the snowiest winter in a decade. The forecast for this weekend is...
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Aug 7, 20203 min read
Taming the Mando X-braced Beast
Yet another dulcimer has emerged from the Stephens Lutherie Skunkworks. To satisfy my curiosity, I whipped up a new instrument that...
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Jul 25, 20202 min read
A new path forward for Stephens Lutherie
After considerable thought, I have decided to focus my future work on design advancements of the dulcimer and other instruments rather...
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May 8, 20203 min read
It's a Micro Bass- can you dig it?
While I derive considerable satisfaction from completing and delivering instruments to my clients, there is nothing so satisfying as...
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