Bob, one of my dulcimer repairs is documented on this site.
Look up "John Tignor Dulcimer Rework" on page 8 of the "Forums" archive here.
I don't know how to link to it, so you can look it up that way.
Congratulations, Nattyice! Those auction sites can be wonderful.
May I concur with the illustrious gentlemen preceding me here: my historic reproduction dulcimores really like Jean Ritchie's traditional CGG. It's how I learned to play many years ago, and I like it.
Thanks much, Ken! It's quite informative and wonderful.
Yes, that's from John Huron of Noteworthy Instruments in Bristol, TN. He also taught dulcimer-building at events.
Compress large images into ZIP files with free online tools that work in your browser. Look it up in Google or whatever.
Now slap some cheese over the whole thing, Lisa, and let it get melty and crisp around the edges! 
That'll never happen, Lisa. 
Ken, would that be the official phrase describing more than a few dulcimers? An "embarrassment" of dulcimers? Seems inappropriate for a grouping of lovely songmakers. How about a "loveliness" of dulcimers? 
Lee Ann, somehow your message didn't arrive here. Please try knopfjc1(at)juno(dot)com
Some pics of little dulcimer I have: 
You're very welcome, Lee Ann.
Lee Ann, it's not a McSpadden Ginger, but I have a little 22" VSL dulcimer that I built in 2022 available if you're interested. It's walnut with a buckeye top, which resembles birch or poplar. It has 4 machine tuners and a 6-1/2 fret.
Congratulations, Aditi! You have some nice instruments there.
As for deodorizing, I'd suggest exposing them to sunshine as much as possible-- wind and sun deodorize to some extent. Or there's Febreze spray, which has helped me in situations over the years. And in extreme situations, there are disaster-relief places like Belfor that can treat them with ozone or some such substance. After a devastating fire at a place where I worked, they took our furniture and document files and treated them so that they didn't smell like smoke anymore. Hope this helps!
The dulcimer in the video is NOT a Troublesome Creek dulcimer. It has a guitar-style head, whereas the Troublesome Creek dulcimers have the short scroll head, with violin-type tuning pegs.
I'm sure you'll do FINE, Jer! It's not like rocket surgery or anything...
All of these strings may be old or rusty. If they aren't new, consider replacing them with the same types.
She was a truly UNIQUE woman, full of extraordinary talent, drive and love. And she played dulcimers!
And that shape is "a little sexier" than the other ones! Ooh-la-la! 
Wally, I don't know about Prichard's sales methods, but I haven't heard of him using a push-cart like Ed Thomas did.
I thought Prichard used "sales reps" for his sales?
Tony, I use two .012" plain steel strings and one .022" wound steel string on my Thomas models. The tuning is either CGG or DAA, and used only for noter/drone style of playing. I have used 8-gauge and 4-gauge music wire before to make strings, and these are very close to those other diameters.
I can build you an Uncle Ed Thomas dulcimer to order anytime you'd like. Walnut or painted poplar.
Tony, did you see anything that you like yet?
Tony, that is what I specialize in! I make reproductions of several types of historic dulcimores from over 100 years ago.
You can see my website for info and video/sound clips. I think I can help you. www.knopfdulcimers.com
The problem is indeed fixable, if not by you, then by an instrument repair technician.
I would recommend removing this bridge, and replacing it with a new bridge with the exact specifications of this one.
Best wishes on a successful repair!
Thanks, Lisa! I'm all about traditional looks and sound here. As you know, these critters are available through my website: www.knopfdulcimers.com
Old-time enthusiasts are just a click away from owning a re-created piece of dulcimer history! This is my 16th year of making these exciting old dulcimer designs. I never thought they'd take off like they did a few years ago.
Thank you folks for the compliments! A buyer "might" be looking at this post even now.
If there are more fans of Uncle Will Singleton's work out there, I might be able to accommodate them, in time!
Go to www.knopfdulcimers.com to see more items!
Try it again, Robin. All of this newfangled technology sometimes frustrates me!
Robin, I recorded a brief video this morning, but I don't yet know how to post it here. I'll keep trying.
Thank you folks for the compliments! A buyer "might" be looking at this post even now.
If there are more fans of Uncle Will Singleton's work out there, I might be able to accommodate them, in time!
I've been working on a special dulcimer for the United States' 250th birthday. It's name is "Eagle 250" and it's a copy of Uncle Will Singleton's design from Viper, KY. It's poplar with cherry inlays and walnut pegs. Strictly noter/drone, as all of Will's were back then.
That's a darlin', Richard! Begs to be played and enjoyed!
Wondeful news about your husband, Lisa! I had that surgery and it was ver helpful to me too.
I'm thankful for all the reports from pleasantly-surprised European soccer fans on Facebook. They are shocked at how PLEASANT we Americans are, and how friendly and helpful, and what a paradise we live in compared to their home countries. It makes Americans appreciate their 250-year-old republic that much more.
Shopdad, the wood is 3/8" plywood on top, back and sides, and laminated poplar everywhere else.
Here's a better photo taken in Richmond, KY on my tour of the south.
Alexis de Tocqueville once wrote "America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great." Seems to me that this might come true, as we celebrate our 250th birthday as a country.
I know all about 6'+ VSLs, having made "Uncle Eddie", the 8' long dulcimer! When you go THAT long, string THICKNESS becomes an issue as well! I bought the music wire rolls at W.W. Grainger for that dulcimer.
For temporary use, one could probably throw a few "Desi-Paks" in the instrument case, such as can be seen when electronic items are first unpacked. Just a thought.
