So I purchased another dulcimer. This time with a 1.5 fret. I know I can play c and f chords now but my chord book doesn't include a 1.5 fret so seeking help here. Thank you.
I was looking for a new MD and while searching discovered one I never heard of but worth sharing. Not trying to promote or play any games...just a regular corn lovin Iowa boy playing MD in the Midwest here. I was impressed with the sound before looks mindset and they are priced right too!! Lol. Search for em on the tube for sound samples and specs. Website is newtraditionsdulcimers.com
I love my Sweetwood's Student and it's great, I'd never sell it, but felt it was time to get another. That time was now. I have been looking for many months and well...It's far from new. It'll be 31 years old on the 31st of this month and it isn't flashy, but neither am I. Couple of marks here and there, but so do I. Builds character I'll say. I hope I made a good choice, I think I did with this Vintage Folkcraft TCH 725. It was built while they were in CT. It does have the 4th string pin missing, but I play with 3 strings, may or may not get a replacement. Just had to share. Ya know how it is. Happy Holiday's to all!
Actually, it isn't a dulcimer--It's a piggy bank! 
Sorry about that. I couldn't resist. Actually I believe it is a sound hole. My Kevin Messenger teardrop has two round ones, one in the hollow, the other in the fret board area between the first and second frets.
haha. I should have guessed that! Thanks for your insight too.
It is a dulcimer made by Jack Lyle if that helps. Just have never seen one have a slit in that before? Anybody know? Thanks
