I didn’t think I “needed” or was going to buy another dulcimer…until I saw the Lap-Jo Pro in the Folkcraft newsletter of Feb 21, 2025. I thought it would be neat to have a dulcimer that sounded like a banjo, so I ordered it. It is beautiful! I have had so much fun trying new songs that sound really cool on the Lap-Jo. My next purchase will be a small Fishman amp to go with it!
O
Oscar Stern
Awesome instrument
The 4 string Chromatic Setup (w/ the 29 1/4 inch scale length & even a Pickup) gives me ultimate versatility, I hope we have a MaxDAD Lap Jo available for even more flexibility.
J
Joan Hines
New lapjo
It's going to be fun learning to play this banjo style lapjo! It looks just like a banjo and is fairly heavy! Finger rolls here I come!!
O
Oscar Stern
Very cool
I was thinking of a MaxDAD version because you'll get quite a fun range. A Low, Medium, High Action Nut would allow me to adjust the action so I can also play slide blues as well. A 10 string Chromatic version w/ 5 pairs of strings (also a version that you can hold like a Guitar) could double as what I call a "Banjo-Cittern" or Banjittern.
C
Chuck Bennett
Fun Hybrid between a banjo and dulcimer.
Work is first rate and African Mahogany is really eye catching.
Had rosewood fret veneer and looks really nice. Richard is easy to work with and will do basically any custom work you desire. The instrument plays very well and will stack up with any customs made. I would recommend Folkcraft and Richard’s work without reservation.
If you ever wanted to play the banjo and was afraid it was too difficult give the Lap-Jo a try. Easy as playing a dulcimer but sounds like a banjo!
