After a career as a cabinetmaker Jim applied his expertise and passion for wood and began to build musical instruments. By 2003 he had already built several harps, hammered dulcimers and a harpsichord. He then ventured into the more challenging world of violin making. He recently added mandolins and bowed psalteries to his list of hand crafted instruments. Utilizing his favorite wood from his home area of Western Pennsylvania his instruments not only resonate with a brilliant and even tone but also preserve the beauty of those fruit hardwoods.
Rather than laquer-finish his instruments, Jim preserves the wood's natural color so that the beautiful and sometimes curly figure of the cherry, maple, walnut make his instruments as beautiful as they are resonant. They don't belong in a case. Those who own them prefer to display them proudly!
Rather than laquer-finish his instruments, Jim preserves the wood's natural color so that the beautiful and sometimes curly figure of the cherry, maple, walnut make his instruments as beautiful as they are resonant. They don't belong in a case. Those who own them prefer to display them proudly!
Musical Instruments by James Burkhouse
Please Contact James if you are interested in knowing more about these and other beautiful instruments and instrument stands.They are handmade primarily from Pennsylvania and NY hardwoods (maple, cherry and others). More pictures are available on James Burkhouse's Gallery.
Please Contact James if you are interested in knowing more about these and other beautiful instruments and instrument stands.They are handmade primarily from Pennsylvania and NY hardwoods (maple, cherry and others). More pictures are available on James Burkhouse's Gallery.
