Yes, she does. I have it, and it's a good one. It also includes a helpful CD!
Dewey
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PLEASE Click to READ THIS before posting items for sale here. New requested small fee for sellers.
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Strummelia, I consider that a perfectly fair (and lenient) request. I for one will be happy to comply. Thanks for the "wake up call". Sometimes we take the hard work and expense of people like yourself who provide us with things on the internet for granted.
Dewey
Mountain Dulcimer Strings
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Hey, Dana! You're welcome! Have you tried them, yet? If so, what do you think?
Dana R. McCall said:
Hey Dewey thanks for the info on the Elixir wrapped strings.
Mountain Dulcimer Strings
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Welcome to the forum, and the world of dulcimers, Garland. I personally use .024, .016, and .012. on my Gallier A-frame. I have tried several different sizes and combinations, but keep coming back to these 3 sizes for my A-frame. I think my McSpadden has the same sizes as yours.
By the way, if you get tired of the scratching noise when you slide your finger on the wrapped base string (you'll really notice it on recordings), I find that the Elixir brand wrapped strings are virtually silent. They are micro-coated with something to fill in the cracks between the wraps, and also make the string slicker. They cost a little more but they last a good deal longer than the common brands as well.
Dewey
Hi, Steven. I don't see my response on here that I sent the other day, so I'll try again. We still have the hourglass dulcimer that my wife started on. She has since bought a Gallier A-frame like mine, but the little hourglass still plays just fine. I'm not sure who made it, but it's well cared for and nice looking, with a good voice. It has a strap, gig bag and pick. It's ready to play for only 75$+ shipping. You can see pictures on my personal page on this web site.
By the way, welcome to the dulcimer community. You're gonna like it here!
Dewey Parker
Well, I give up. Twice now I have typed a rather lengthy response only to have the system suddenly bring up an entirely different location. Both times, the reply window was empty when I made my way back to it. So, I don't have enough time left to try again right now. Welcome aboard, and don't let the little inconveniences discourage you. Truth be told, we have ALL been there. They don't last long. Practice..Deweythe Dewey Dulcimer System
I cannot encourage you strongly enough to have the 1 1/2 fret added to your dulcimer! It opens so many doors. I usemine somewhere in virtually every song I play. I'll bet you will find that you do, too!
McSpadden makes a nice dulcimer. Some have more voice than others, of course, so it would be nice if you could play it first. However, short of going to the factory, you can only try one at a music shop or a festival. I hope you will consider trying one before you buy it. A number of my friends have not and were disappointed.
Good luck!
Dewey