By the 1930s the guitar was commonplace, quickly becoming a vital part of the popular Appalachia stringed band. Marketing Market outlets for musical instruments made in Southwest Virginia depend on the quality of the instrument. Musical instrument making is highly competitive and festivals, such as bluegrass festivals, are held where the makers show off, compare, and sell instruments. Dulcimers are seen in gift stores in tourist locations such as Abingdon, Virginia and at local craft shows and festivals. The market channels for instruments usually involve word of mouth or specialized advertising.
Many producers use regional craft fairs or agents to sell their products.
Opportunity for Sustainable Management A method needs to be institutionalized, and then well-publicized, so that those who have individual trees to be removed would know who to contact or how to prepare logs for sale.