Forum Activity for @dave-shattuck

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
11/30/23 03:36:06PM
21 posts

Looking for bowed dulcimer (DONE)


FOR SALE:instruments/music items/CDs/Wanted to Buy...

Do a 250 mile Facebook marketplace search in the Carolina’s.  One for sale.  

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
05/31/22 06:43:44PM
21 posts

Tennessee Sweetie for sale


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Can’t see pictures. Please. Repost in a smaller size or message to me.  

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
02/09/22 11:02:48PM
21 posts

New biography of David Schnaufer


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I’ve just finished reading this book. It’s really a wonderful read. Moving at the end, tears welling up. Some of the people mentioned in this book I have either met, or have contact with through social media.  I believe it should be read by all those either currently playing a dulcimer, or those simply interested in the instrument. It has changed my playing perspective. Now I’m leaning more towards learning the older tunes. I’ve also started listening to WSM on the radio. And thru Apple Music I’ve been listening to many of the recordings mentioned in this book. Thank you for writing this excellent book. 

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
01/25/22 10:37:43PM
21 posts

New biography of David Schnaufer


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I was at dulcimer week held at Appalachian State in 1999. If I remember, I thought I heard him there. Not 💯 % sure. 

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
01/25/22 09:47:22AM
21 posts

New biography of David Schnaufer


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I’ve just begun to read this. The history in the beginning is wonderfully written.  Anxious to get deeper into the book. 

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
03/20/18 03:53:24PM
21 posts

4 equidistant strings/McCarty tulip dulcimer


Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions

How are they tuned, and any suggestions on a beginner book for that?


updated by @dave-shattuck: 10/27/19 12:02:25PM
Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
01/14/18 04:11:27PM
21 posts

Help with a twang/buzz?


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Success. Your ideas worked. The slot was ever so slightly wide. Cut a very wee notch to grab the string. Worked perfect. Thanks.
Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
01/13/18 02:16:27PM
21 posts

Help with a twang/buzz?


Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions

Help please. I play with three strings, leaving the outermost double melody string off. I just put new strings on it. When I start tuning the inside melody string, and once I reach the note C just below D, I get a twang/buzz sound from there right on up to the correct D note. Sounds so sour. When I move the same string to the outside notches the sound isn’t there, and rings true. Any ideas?


updated by @dave-shattuck: 10/27/19 12:02:25PM
Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
07/25/16 05:30:25PM
21 posts



Teardrop mountain dulcimer, Robert Worth, 08/89, number 31. See pics for details. Back has two spots that look separated, but tight. Sound great. My best guess is spruce top, or maybe butternut?  Sides and fretboard appear to be rosewood. My best guesses. Has six tuners but I use three strings. Bridge has a chip that doesn't bother me since I use just three strings. Tuners hold well. Some wear near Eagles. 35"x7/12". VSL 25 3/4". 

Mountain Dulcimer teardrop, Robert Worth, number 45, 08-91. See pics for details. No strings, need a few frets as seen in pictures, six strong but only comes with five tuners. 35"x6 1/2" , VSL 25 3/4". I don't know much more. I have another on sale here that I did string and it sounds great. Also has a beautiful carved figurehead. See pictures for details.  

 

Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
08/02/14 09:50:43PM
21 posts

My new Berg!


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I just bought a 5 string Berg hourglass on eBay for $78.00. This is one made by him and his wife. I have played many builders, including Mcspadden, and lots of others. This is by far the best sounding dulcimer I have played. All solid wood, book-matched back, all walnut with butternut, or cypress top. It is the first 5 string I have touched, and may never go back to a 3 string. Tuned dadD. I love it. Who ever said you need to spend hundreds for a great dulcimer?
updated by @dave-shattuck: 08/02/23 09:43:30PM
Dave shattuck
@dave-shattuck
06/04/14 03:23:04PM
21 posts

Show us your sound holes!


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I just bought this on eBay, and I am thrilled. It was built by Mark Blair, #290. He made around 600+. All walnut I believe. These holes he uses are patented. Also the Smithsonian bought one of his dulcimers