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@bill-robison • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Curved back dulcimers":

"I have noticed several builders are making their dulcimers with a curved back. Of course bracing would be needed but when you speak of the curve, how much..."

@bill-robison • one week ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard:

"Hi Ken The area of the sound holes on this instrument is just a tad over 4 sq in. , but the perimeter is a total of 36". My standard instruments have 3.5..."

@bill-robison • one week ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard:

"Hi Andy, Yes , I do believe the setup increase the volume for sure. The bridge sits directly on the soundboard rather than on the fretboard . It is 26.5 "..."

@bill-robison • one week ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard:

"This is the instrument I finished as a proto type. It is butternut top and rest is Black walnut. Great volume! good balance between bass and treble. I did..."

@bill-robison • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard:

"Thank you, I will work that into my instrument ! Bill R"

@bill-robison • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard:

"Bob Stephens: Do you have a sketch of the what you have in mind? The bracing will depend on the design."

@bill-robison • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard:

"I am considering building my next dulcimer with the bridge setting on the top and strings anchored to fret board ,not the tail block. What additional..."

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Sound hole areas

Does anyone have reference to studies reguarding soundhole size and...
@Bill Robison 8 months ago - Comments: 4

"Roasted" soft curly maple for dulcimers?

has anyone tried the "roasted "curly soft maple for a dulcimer? Also, I...
@Bill Robison last year - Comments: 5

half frets under a single string

I have been asked to put a 1 1/2 fret under the middle string, rather...
@Bill Robison 3 years ago - Comments: 10

optimum wood thickness

what do you as builders prefer the wood thickness to be on your...
@Bill Robison 2 years ago - Comments: 3

Relative bridge location to Tailpiece block

I have about 80 dulcimers that I have built, and recently run into a...
@Bill Robison 2 years ago - Comments: 9

Sound posts?

has anyone tried sound posts on a dulcimer? since a lot of the bridges...
@Bill Robison 5 years ago - Comments: 7

Dorsey Williams Dulcimer

Hope someone can enlighten me on this dulcimer. It has a tag inside...
@Bill Robison 5 years ago - Comments: 5

WARREN MAY DULCIMER

Is anyone familiar with Warren May dulcimers? This is about 20 yrs old...
@Bill Robison 6 years ago - Comments: 5

finish on poplar

I am getting ready to assemble an instrument, all yellow poplar ecept...
@Bill Robison 6 years ago - Comments: 11

Playing at nursing homes

Hi, I am a fairly new dulcimer fan , about 3 years now, I play at 4...
@Bill Robison 6 years ago - Comments: 1

carved scrolls

has anyone tried carving the scrolls in relief, similar to a violin...
@Bill Robison 6 years ago - Comments: 5

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Curved back dulcimers

Posted: Wednesday November 25 2020, 12:23 PM
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08/03/18 10:41:34PM @c-fred11:

Hello Bill, I noticed that that you live near Brazil. Maybe we could meet up and play sometime, as I am also from the Brazil area.

02/23/18 09:06:46AM @jason-woods:

I am new to wood working & instruments in general. I just built a ban jammer but when I go to play different chords they all sound the same. If you could suggest anything I need to do I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much for your time,Jason.

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05/21/16 08:13:19AM @bill-robison:

My latest Banjo dulcimer , made from Indiana yellow poplar

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03/21/16 06:19:05PM @sharon-day:

> Sorry to say, i put the festival in the hands of new organizers. Due to complications, the festival has been cancelled.

09/03/14 04:04:32PM @julia-poor:

Bill,

Thanks.

We were having our dulcimer group last night, and a man came in from another meeting that was being held in the building to ask about dulcimers. His wife is interested in playing, and he asked if there was anyone in Rockville. I'll try to get in touch with him. You''d be about 20 minutes or so from Rockville, wouldn't you?

I did point him in Bill Berg's direction for a beginner dulcimer.

I'll let you know what I find out.

Julia

03/31/14 08:06:12PM @john-keane:

Howdy and welcome to the FOTMD crew!

03/31/14 08:02:00PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Bill, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.

03/31/14 07:50:04PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD Bill. It's good to have you aboard.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

03/31/14 06:34:25PM @karen-keane:
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!

03/31/14 06:30:39PM @rob-n-lackey:

Welcome, Bill, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Hope you enjoy it here.

Rob

03/31/14 05:19:30PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Bill, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.

Ben