Chapman Stick a/k/a Touch Style Guitar

[dubois]

I like playing the piano. So when a friend sent me an interesting youtube video showing a musician playing an instrument called a "Chapman Stick"  I became intrigued

 

This instrument is sort of like  guitar but its just the upper neck portion - of a guitar, has 10 or 12 strings, and is played with both hands just like a piano in a touch style fashion. I guess thats why its also known as a "touch style guitar".

 

Ever heard of such an instrument? I'd like to get one for a reasonablw price, but found they're extremely expensive online...and not available locally.  Anyone know anything about this Chapman Stick, or where one could be purchased?

[Friends just call me Ross]

 

Hmmm...verrrrrrry interesting looking.  

Will have to check out the way it sounds.

Wiki claims they've been around since the early 70's, 

but I don't remember ever seeing one before.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapman_Stick

 

Thanks for sharing, Sister Lisa.