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How did you first discover the mountain dulcimer?
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Welcome Tom;With your record
I would buy a completed instrument, and get started playing, before tackling either a kit or scratch built instrument. We only get 25,000 sunrises, remember!!We'll definitely help you decide which instrument or kit will be most suitable. Just ask!!
How did you first discover the mountain dulcimer?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Like Sherry, I discovered the MD whilst staggering around Manitou Springs, CO back in the early-mid 70s. Heard this weird music and followed it to this half-underground shop. There was this cute hippy chick - paisley dress, long hair etc. and her equally hippy fella. The place smelled of patchouli and "other things". Place called Cripple Creek as in Bud & Donna Ford. Today she wears 3 piece suits and sits on the town council. He dresses a lot better and hangs around the shop while Bud Jr. runs things. Every time I see Bud & Donna I tell them it's all their fault that 30+ years later I'm still tryin' ta learn how ta play this thang!
my Mize dulcimer
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Here's hoping you two have a long and fruitful relationship!
my Mize dulcimer
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So... I went to the Perfection website, and here's part of their table of diffeerent sizes of tuners they make"The diameter in mm is the size of the large holes.Item#..........mm dia....used forP1VN44..........7.8........4/4 violin, 14" and larger violaP1VN34..........7.8........3/4-1/2 violin, 12"-13" violaP1VC44........12.0.......4/4 celloP1VC34........12.0.......3/4-1/2 celloP1VN44OS.....8.3.......4/4 violin, 14" and larger violaP1VN44OS9...9.0.......4/4 violin, 14" and larger viola
my Mize dulcimer
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Smart man, that hubby of yours....The "final option" IMHO would be to have 'ordinary' planetary tuners installed - like the ones Nic Hambas uses. They would minimally impact the peghead, and we know they work fine.
my Mize dulcimer
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Perfection makes both Violin sized Pegs and Viola sized pegs which are larger. You might want to get the shaft specification for the viola pegs... shame not to play it more...
my Mize dulcimer
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I would spend $50-$60 on a set of Perfection tuning pegs. They look like and fit on a dulcimer just like violin pegs, except they have gears inside and tune like a geared tuner. Gary at Prussia Valley quoted me $52, I think, for the set of four. Make a pretty little doeskin bag to contain the original wooden tuners and hang it from the headstock. If you ever sell the instrument, swap out the Perfection pegs for the originals.I'm about ready to get a set for a vintage dulcimer I picked up for a song, so i can play lots of song easier....
Where's your favorite place to play?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Barbara - we could call you BK or Beak!I like to play on the lanai except when it's muggy hot like the last few days. Or at a park downtown so i can people watch at the same time.