{"product_id":"love-me-tender","title":"Love Me Tender","description":"Product Description\n\nRussell fell in love with the Hammer Dulcimer in 1979 and built his first instrument from an old, discarded piano while teaching science in Southeast Oklahoma. After building numerous experimental models and winning the National Hammer Dulcimer Contest in 1981, he pursued building and playing the Hammer Dulcimer as a career by traveling throughout the US performing, teaching and learning from others. By 1991 Russell had built 1000 instruments and recorded 6 albums. He also started Master Works to carry on the tradition of building beautiful handcrafted instruments. Known for his relaxing, intricate playing style, he continues to record and perform music while seeking other dulcimer artists to join him on the WNS label. When asked his personal motto, Russell states, 'To be a master of my work and to be about the work of The Master.'\n\nAbout the Artist\n\nRussell Cook is the 1981 National Hammer Dulcimer Champion and has been building and playing these beautiful old folk instruments since 1979.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B00014DGT2\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B00014DGT2.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Russell Cook\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio cd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41475530391610,"sku":"DBV.B00014DGT2.G","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B00014DGT2-0.jpg?v=1781805563","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/love-me-tender","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}