Hi and welcome to this website.
My name is Chris Harvey and I make Jig Dolls as a hobby/retirement project. I have always liked working with wood and I also make musical instruments such as an Appalachian dulcimer, mandola, mandolin, and bowed psaltery. I once made a Hurdy Gurdy, but we won’t talk about that! The word cacophony comes to mind.
This site is devoted to my current passion for jig dolls, but I have included some information on some of my other instruments below.
Traditional hour glass design hand made with spruce table and mahogany sides and back. This fine instrument provides an interesting addition to any musician’s collection. It can be tuned to play in Ionian, Aeolian, or Mixolydian modes. Price £150. Hard case is available for £25.
Also design with short neck as played by Jean Ritchie. Price £80.
I have designed for a customer a device to enable instrument players to operate a doll with their foot. Whilst the effect is not quite as good, with only one foot operating the doll, rather than two hands, it is worth considering if you wish to enhance your entertainment value. Costs only £25 plus £5 p&p Press for a viewing....
Does anyone remember the folk duo Bitter Thorn from 1970 -
If you do then I have just made a CD of our original cassette tape made in 1974. This is available for sale if nostalgia gets the better of you!
Please email me if you wish to buy a copy.
