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Luthier specializing in innovative high end mountain dulcimers. More information is available at stephenslutherie.com.
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@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 38
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
"That's unfortunate. When it happens on a very expensive wood dulcimer it is really unfortunate. You are right that the cardboard can't help keep the..."
@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 38
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
"I have never tried monofilament, but I have used a very heavy waxed thread for tied frets on a solid body cello. I was trying to emulate the gut frets used..."
@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 38
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
"I personally don't have a problem with the slot, if just to help position the parts for glue up. The rounded bottom may not be necessary, but certainly..."
@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 38
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
"Following "rules", if there are any, has never advanced the development of anything. If you have visited my website, you know that I value creative..."
@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The "I have small hands" idea":
Posted a response to "The "I have small hands" idea":
"This has been a very interesting discussion from the luthiers point of view. Many good thoughts. I have one additional thing to consider when purchasing or..."
@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tips on shipping dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Tips on shipping dulcimers":
"Here are a few photos of the shipping crate that I use for the dulcimers I build. It's basically a plywood crate inside a cardboard box. There are..."
@bob-stephens
• one month ago
• comments: 38
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
Posted a new Comment on 2nd dulcimer build custom cardboard:
"It's great that you are using your builds to learn from and perhaps push the body of knowledge. My thought on fretboard design would be that, since the..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
"Another resource that I have found useful is "Left Brain Lutherie" by David Hurd. Gets into the physics but you don't need a PHD to understand and use the..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer Number 100:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer Number 100:
"That's a major accomplishment, Bob. The instrument is stunning. Congratulations."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
"I am glad that you are not upset that your thread was hijacked. You have discovered one of the prime reasons I began building my design of dulcimer. Most..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's the deal with Aquavinas?":
Posted a response to "What's the deal with Aquavinas?":
"I just happen upon this post and this is a crazy cool dulcimer. I applaud your efforts to advance the state of the art. Any thoughts about putting a lid on..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Another "Not A Dulcimer" Build:
Posted a new Comment on Another "Not A Dulcimer" Build:
"Very interesting project Ken. I am anxious to hear the final result. Must be rewarding to add to the body of knowledge."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
"Hi Nate.
When the current National Champion played a dulcimer he made out of styrofoam, it's hard to discount any material. If the musician likes the..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Road to Lisdoonvarna:
Posted a new Comment on Road to Lisdoonvarna:
"Wow, that was amazing. Loved the banjo dulcimer and all the sounds you are able to get out of it."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
"Let me start by saying that when the best violin makers get together to discuss what is actually proven to affect the sound of a violin, they rarely can..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Bridge and Nut Material?:
"I use a zero fret on my dulcimers with a bone "nut" to space the stings (and a bone saddle). When using a zero fret the material of the string spacer has..."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Ode an die Freude:
Posted a new Comment on Ode an die Freude:
"Ariane,
I remain a big fan of your work. Beautiful arrangement. Thank you fro sharing the TAB."
@bob-stephens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Figured Walnut with Port Orford Cedar Soundboard:
Posted a new Comment on Figured Walnut with Port Orford Cedar Soundboard:
"This is one of my nylon string dulcimers like the one Aaron plays so the sound is similar to his except the walnut/Port Orford Cedar combination is more..."
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String spacing and fretboard width
I would like to know the string spacing and fretboard width typically...
@Bob Stephens 4 months ago - Comments: 3
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