Dusty Strings D10 Hammered Dulcimer
A solid sapele top and back, this dulcimer has a 2.5 octave range tuned in 5ths.
These instruments have to be played to truly appreciate their unique and beautiful sound. Here is a link to one of my favorite Canadian musicians, Ian Tamblyn, who has composed many original songs on hammered dulcimer.
Comes with a hardboard case, tuning wrench, table leg, hammers and instruction/care manual.
Cordoba Dolce 7/8
Cordoba 1/2 size requinto
Solid cedar top quality kids classical guitar.
GoldTone White Layde 250
The White Ladye WL-250 provides a plunky yet punchy tone well-suited for old time and folk music.
This model features an accurate replica of the vintage and highly sought after 3-part White Ladye tone ring coupled with a 1/2″ rim for maximum air chamber volume.
Maple neck and bound ebony fingerboard with MOP cloud inlays and frailing scoop.
Double adjusting truss rod.
Vintage heel design.
Fairbanks-style headstock shape.
GT Master planetary tuners.
11” Renaissance head.
No-knot tailpiece.
Dual coordinator rods.
Eastman 803CE-16
Eastman AC 220 Dread
Comes with a Hardshell Case
Daniel Bolshoy
Classical guitarist Daniel Bolshoy visited the shop briefly after playing a concert the night before with Jasper Woods at the Kaslo United Church. This unforgettable concert was intense, beautiful and humorous.
Their concert and several others per year of this calibre are arranged by the Kaslo Concert Society.
Rumour has it that Daniel will be visiting in the summer for a masterclass teaching workshop, stay tuned!
Eastman E20 Dread
Eastman AC730 12 String Jumbo
Eastman E10 Parlour
Eastman AC512 OM
Eastman AC708 GC
Eastman E10 OM
- Popular choice for fingerstyle playing
- Solid Adirondack spruce top, solid mahogany sides & back
- Dynamically responsive ebony fingerboard
- Extended volume range ideal for ensemble playing
Eastman MD304 Mandolin
A style oval hole in classic finish.
Eastman MD315F Mando
Individually hand-built using traditional materials & “Old World” craftsmanship
Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple back & sides
Rosewood fingerboard & adjustable ebony bridge
F-style body with F-holes for superb tone & projection
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra
On January 30th,TMO played at the BlueBelle Bistro in Kaslo, BC. Fantastic show of the usual intimate nature.
Sweet natured set of fellas, including the accordion player, who, as you can see here, is a real leprauchan.
I took this photo during a visit to Mtn Fruit, in which the permanent glow of sharing their music is witnessed, as well as Ian, the accordion player, asking Kurt, the guitar player, why the rest of the band is out of focus. Leprauchan phenomena I reckon.
Weissenborn Lap Steel
David Woodhead
Bass player and multi-instrumentalist David Woodhead visited Mtn Fruit after his show at the Langham Theatre with James Keelaghan on Nov 1st. If you visit his website you will find an amazing list of musicians that David has played with.
Turns out this was his first time back to Kaslo since 1978 when he played a benefit for saving the Langham in a band called ‘Island’. During his visit in 1978 he took several roles of black and white photos, some of which can be seen on Davids website. David very kindly donated a copy of all his photos to the Kootenay Lake Archives Society. Swell guy with some great stories. Helped enhance my limited understanding of an almost mythical time in Kaslo from my perspective. An influx of young families, Bruce Cockburn jamming at The Village Green cafe, saving the Langham and much more!
Maria in the Shower
On Friday October 12th, Maria in the Shower played a sold out fantastic show at the Langham Theatre in Kaslo, BC.
I met Maria at the Folklore Centre last year but this was my first chance to see them live. What fantastic showmen, true entertainers, who have crafted some wonderful music. To find out more visit their website.
On their most recent visit to Mtn Fruit we had a fun photo with newly acquired golf clubs from the thrift store in Kaslo. Always good to take time off and hit the links while on tour!
New Kootenays Music Shop opens during Kaslo Jazzfest!
MOUNTAIN FRUIT FOLKLORE CENTRE
On July 29th 2011, resident Luthier Jeremy (who builds instruments under the name Instruments of Change) Behn opened Canadas smallest music shop in the ‘Old Gov’t Building’ in Kaslo, BC.
The storefront is an expansion of his stringed instrument repair business that has been active for several months now. The Mtn Fruit repairs most stringed instruments including the violin family and is currently selling D’addario strings, new instruments from Goldtone and consignment instruments of all types.
Heartfelt thanks to my 9 yr old son, Jordan, for contributing his elf drawing for the Mtn Fruit logo. As well, to my 5 yr old son, Chase, for helping rip up the old carpet/linoleum floor to reveal some beautiful doug fir T&G, and to my wife, family and friends for supporting this venture. Come and visit!