one other note. I started with Cripple Creek...decade ago which was wonderful. Had another made for me 3 yrs ago which was terrible in craftspersonship, had to be sent back, and still has problems. Hopefully they have found another luthier to replace the temporary one who was there. Bud at the time wasn't building much due to health. I'd stick with McSpadden, Folkcraft, Modern Mountain or IF you can afford....Blue Lion.
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Anyone know of a GOOD MTN Dulcimer Stand?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Thanks Wayne. That's the best one I've seen so far. Wonderful!
Wayne Anderson said:
Hello Virginia; check out this Mountain Dulcimer Stand I have one and it works very well for Hour Glass or Tear Drop shape. These folks are great to deal with also. Hope this helps.
Anyone know of a GOOD MTN Dulcimer Stand?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Thanks Dusty. I do have a separate apartment now and am able to have most of my instruments out so I can play them more frequently. The MD is still #1
Dusty Turtle said:
Virginia, I've seen the picture of you surrounded by all your instruments. A stand won't be enough. You need a separate apartment.
Anyone know of a GOOD MTN Dulcimer Stand?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Most everything I see out there (and there's not much) looks flimsy and not something I want to trust to hold my 900.00+ instrument. Either it has only three legs, or there's no holder for the top part to keep it from being knocked off center. Can anyone recommend a good, stable, well made stand specific for the MD? Very much appreciated. Thanks.
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What MAKE of strings is best?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Yes....thanks everyone. My VSL 25 dulcimer was strung by the maker with 11 14 and 22 which he switched to 24 due to buzzing.
I am enjoying ordering the next three thru Just Strings...(thanks for suggestion), as you can buy single strings.
What MAKE of strings is best?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Thank you ALL for your feedback. I went to Just Strings and ordered individual loop end strings. Trying different brands and some different gauges for experimenting. Only way to really find out.
What MAKE of strings is best?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Nancy
Many thanks. When you say your "smaller one" can you give me the VSL of what your smaller one is? I have a 25 inch VSL so that's why I'm curious.
What MAKE of strings is best?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Thanks Ken. Not sure what YMMV means (perhaps your ---may vary) But appreciate your opinion on the different kinds of materials used.
Ken Hulme said:
If you're a chord-melody player and have problems with squeaky bass strings I would suggest a "flat wound" or squeakless bass. Some folks claim to hear a difference between phosphor bronze, steel, nickel plated steel.... I sure don't. YMMV
What MAKE of strings is best?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
okay ...thanks for the responses so far...Do you recommend nickle versus steel? phosphor bronze, etc... why and why not? I'm sure many of you have experimented with different kinds.....what have you found to be the difference?n Thanks
What MAKE of strings is best?
General mountain dulcimer or music discussions
Obviously this is a subjective call, but ...just a with any other stringed instrument there are strings that at poor, then fair, then better ones, then even better ones. Its time for me to put new strings on my Cripple Creek mountain dulcimer (3 string) and I'm asking for opinions of what make and kind of string people like most. Am I correct in assuming I go to a music store and ask for 3 guitar stings in my designated gauge? But what make is good? I play in DAD mostly and I'm looking for a good make of string that will give me a bright sound with good volume. What make of stings do you like best?
Thanks much.
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