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@dwain-wilder
• 2 weeks ago
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Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
"Ken Longfield:
Dwain, Don Kawalek is also a vendor at Pocono this year. Although not known as a dulcimer builder he has been making guitars, banjos, and..."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
"Matt Berg:
Dwain,
Are you talking about the Pocono Dulcimer Festival? It is a full day drive from Michigan, but a workshop where builders talk sounds..."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
"Dusty Turtle:
The direction of this discussion exemplifies why Nate's original question is so hard to answer: there are a lot of variables. He started out..."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
Posted a response to "Does soundbox tension affect volume and tone":
"NateBuildsToys:
Hey folks, this question might be poorly asked but here goes.
Does a soundbox that is under more tension have any additional clarity or..."
@dwain-wilder
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
"The Pocono Dulcimer Festival now has my workshop listed: Workshop descriptions, pg 4: "Laparoscopic Crack Repair"
Here is the registration and schedule..."
@dwain-wilder
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
"Ken Longfield:
I seldom go to festivals anymore for workshops but just to visit with dulcimer friends. However, Dwain, your workshop interests me. I might..."
@dwain-wilder
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
"By the way, at the upcoming Pocono Club Dulcimer Festival in Stroudsburg, PA (April 27, 27) I will be teaching a workshop for builders and repairers on how..."
@dwain-wilder
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
"Sometimes this sort of crack happens when the dulcimer is lifted or carried by grasping it by the top and back. The back is usually sturdier, but the top..."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String gauge and intonation":
Posted a response to "String gauge and intonation":
"
Hi Nate,
You describe a common problem. And different string makers use different core diameters (and some use hexagonal core wire, so it bites into the..."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pawpaw's Dulcimers (general info, please)":
Posted a response to "Pawpaw's Dulcimers (general info, please)":
"You could ask the builder and try the dulcimer out.
As for price, I would suggest you play the instrument, ask the builder what it costs, and decide for..."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
"marg:
thanks for your thoughts:
Yes, it does have a brighter sound - it has very good responsive.
Thoughts on the quality of it as a wood for a dulcimer...."
@dwain-wilder
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
"In my experience, figured wood is not good tonewood. Ken is probably right about it producing a brighter tone. Whether it would be responsive and capable of..."