I echo what Ken said. You are a lucky, lucky lady finding such a wonderful and historic dulcimer in your mother's attic! I too would love to see photos of it. I did a quick search here on FOTMD to pull up some past mentions or discussions/photos featuring Mr. Amburgey for you to enjoy browsing through. Here is what popped up in a quick search of our site.
Welcome to FOMTD, Christine. It's good to have you aboard. You found a treasure in your mother's attic. Jethro Amburgey is a direct descendant in the James Edward Thomas line of dulcimer builders. If you can post photos of the dulcimer and what you think needs to be done that would be helpful in offering advice. I would suggest that you keep it in original condition as possible. Certainly get it back in to playing shape, but don't add frets or change tuning pegs. Your dulcimer has value as a historical instrument.
This is a friendly group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. We are here to help and learn from each other. I look forward to your participation here.
I echo what Ken said. You are a lucky, lucky lady finding such a wonderful and historic dulcimer in your mother's attic! I too would love to see photos of it.
I did a quick search here on FOTMD to pull up some past mentions or discussions/photos featuring Mr. Amburgey for you to enjoy browsing through. Here is what popped up in a quick search of our site.
Welcome to FOMTD, Christine. It's good to have you aboard. You found a treasure in your mother's attic. Jethro Amburgey is a direct descendant in the James Edward Thomas line of dulcimer builders. If you can post photos of the dulcimer and what you think needs to be done that would be helpful in offering advice. I would suggest that you keep it in original condition as possible. Certainly get it back in to playing shape, but don't add frets or change tuning pegs. Your dulcimer has value as a historical instrument.
This is a friendly group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. We are here to help and learn from each other. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."