Ode to Joy 2006 (Grand Strumstrick)

Last week I bought a Grand Strumstick, which is a lovely new instrument that sounds a bit like a banjo and a bit like a hammered dulcimer. People ask me what country this instrument comes from, and I tell them honestly: "New Jersey."

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[koyukuk101]

how much does it cost?

[pshapiro]

Thanks for asking. My Grand Strumstick costs $150.

[Bflatblues55]

Oh now this is WAY cool!!! (New Jersey ... HAHA... love it!) Thank you for introducing a new instrument.

[idontkkknow]

This is smile worthy.

[goofballH2]

i got mine for free, but that is because my mom is friends with bob mcnally

[tragiedia]

It looks sort of like a turkish baglama..

[2meheavensentmusic]

Bravo, you are so funny too. A new friend has me listening to something other than a piano and I am impressed. Thank you for sharing.

[vlotter78]

very nice made my day :)

[herbiehusker13]

speaks to the power of the piece that a three string strumstick and an 80 member symphony can play the same music and both can be so enjoyable. Gotta love Beethoven.

[wendellpeek]

Ludwig would be proud!

[BrendanIsCool]

OH YAY

[anesthetize1me]

haha, you made my day :D

[anesthetize1me]

haha, you made my day :D

[ChrisBak3r]

your so happy!