The Dulci-Glo Saga - Part 2

edited by Dave Clifford

In the autumn of 1997 another advert appeared in Nonsuch News:-

 

Banish Aching Wrist Misery with AutoHamm Speed up those reels and stay fresh as a daisy. Play for a whole session without the need for a break*. Autohamm uses discreet but powerful electric motors held in the palm of the hand to drive your hammers without tiresome muscular effort. Cunningly powered by a simple attachment to your hearing aid, Autohamm plays at a range of speeds: Largo, Allegro, Presto, Attacco and Couzo**. Special programmable rhythms include Jig, Reel, Hornpipe, and Random/ Shambolic (suitable for Nonsuch sessions) Fits all hammer types but optimised for Crocker Icelandic Tulipwood Thwackers (£145 each) *Subject to batteries and calls of nature **Couzo requires optional pentiumII processor Autohamm - available now from all good dulcimarts

It wasn't immediately obvious that this product was from the Dulciglo company. They were covering their backs . Many people were taken in by this, and the previous advert and spent their hard earned cash, sometimes their life-savings, on purchasing what at first light looked like two breakthroughs in dulcimer playing technology. But in this cruel world things are often not what they seem...........

 

Newsletter Article - Last updated 22 November 2002