Limberjack

An authentic Appalachian Mountain rhythm instrument made and played in America since colonial days. Sometimes called a clogger man, jigger, or shuffling Sam because of its dancing action.

 

How to Operate:

  1. Sit on dancing board--let as much of the board as possible hang out beyond the edge of the stool or chair.
  2. Hold Jack by the end of the stick so that his feet rest on the dancing board near the far end.
  3. With your free hand, bounce the board in time with the music.


Click here to see the Limberjack in action!

Limberjacks by dulcimer maker, Keith Young are hand carved from native American walnut (dulcimer scraps actually--so naturally they have music in their bones). Dancing boards are made of other hardwoods. Everything you need is included: limberjack, stick, board and instructions. The design is inspired from the best working examples of limberjacks in the Smithsonian Institute's collection.

Look what Barb Callahan did with my Limberjacks!
(Click on it to enlarge.)