4 equidistant strings/McCarty tulip dulcimer
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Thanks
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4 equidistant strings/McCarty tulip dulcimer
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How are they tuned, and any suggestions on a beginner book for that?
updated by @dave-shattuck: 03/27/25 03:55:51AM
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.
Help with a twang/buzz?
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It clears the frets. I’ll try your idea. Thx.
Help with a twang/buzz?
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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
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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".
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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
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