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I like playing pretty music and I like making my own stuff whenever I can, so I love the mountain dulcimer! As a hobby I make my own dulcimers using very modest techniques, tools, and materials. I've made some that turned out very unique. I'm a big fan of DIY, recycling materials, and 'redneck ingenuity.'

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@nate • 10 hours ago • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Prairie Medley.

@nate • one week ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @foggers: Working Girl Blues

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: All the Abandoned Mines

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on All the Abandoned Mines:

"What you might describe as "timing difficulty" I would describe as expression. Love the song Robin"

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Livi:

"DavisJames: It also sounds like mandolin(doubled strings).Do you have percussion in the background?Whatever it is,it works. Thank you jamie thats nice of..."

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "storing an instrument":

"That makes sense wally, thanks. It seems there are a lot of different aspects of the build that could affect how it handles tension. Bracing, full length..."

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "storing an instrument":

""but, in my opinion, the minute aspects of wooden bodies' shapes are better preserved if string tension it maintained. " Im curious to know more about this..."

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "storing an instrument":

"Id say that detuning the strings by just a little bit is a good idea. While some instruments seem to hold up really well to warping over time...other fare..."

@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 6
Liked a group discussions item created by @terry-jaye: Electrified dulcimer with a live edge

@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":

"That is the same impression I got, matt. On very simple instruments you often see these types of screws that are meant to hold the tension of the string, and..."

@nate • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Lonesome Valley

@nate • 4 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Electrified dulcimer with a live edge:

"Looks great. Seems like a lot of time and energy went into this build, and id say it paid off. It's a very neat idea to have removable fingerboards. Is the..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Not normally a rock song, but...:

"Unfortunately, there is a pretty huge loophole that is still used. We send the garbage to other countries with less regulatory oversight and have them dump..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":

"That is such a neat dulcimer. The craftsmanship and detail is insane, and the woods are so beautiful. "

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":

"Wow that is so cool"

@nate • one month ago • comments: 5
Liked a group discussions item created by @sam-edelston: Not normally a rock song, but...

@nate • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Not normally a rock song, but...:

"Really terrific and also terrifying. I often see people who are gathering trash from the ocean and putting it into their dumpster as if the problem is..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 8
Liked a youtube item created by @dulcidom: The Armed Man/It will be fought for you (anon. 15th c.)

@nate • one month ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: Be Thou My Vision

@nate • one month ago • comments: 2
Liked a photos item created by @jergen: img 20250413 143541 8

@nate • one month ago • comments: 6
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Louie's Schottische.

@nate • one month ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer for Travelling:

"Sounds like a good plan. Are you planning to install frets? On really short scale instruments I like using nice tall fretwire. So much more comfortable when..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "six string Dulcimer":

"Sorry i Wally i mistyped that"

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "six string Dulcimer":

"Thats similar to my favorite setup for 6 string Wally. dd-Aa- Dd"

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "six string Dulcimer":

"I have made them a couple different ways. I made one with six courses tuned DADf#ad and it sounded awesome but the melody was at times getting drowned out by..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 12
Liked a youtube item created by @robert-owens: Restoration Of Vintage Arthur Dixon Mountain Dulcimer

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":

"Robert Owens:Thanks Nate, for your note that I saw by email, but for some reason isn't showing up here in the forum. Apologies Robert, I accidentally..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":

"With that said though, I think it's best to simply start with the nut and bridge too tall, and then slowly bring them lower until you get the feel you like,..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":

"Robert Owens: Thanks to all of you for the additional advice...that all makes sense to me.Only remaining question as I thought about it a little more is,..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Good dulcimer for busking?":

"Since apparently amplification isn't allowed, you may want to consider a particularly loud dulcimer. Some dulcimers are quite a bit louder than others. There..."