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ButtercupVictoria
@buttercupvictoria
09/20/18 11:21:25AM
4 posts

Sound Hole Placement


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Dulci Clan:

@Buttercup - watched that video a couple of times, it's fantastic, but they're all the same shape and sound hole placement, the only differences she notes is the type of woods, tops and overlays. I was hoping for a video with different shapes and different sound board placements. Thanks for the post :)

@Ken - - I'm in NH. There is a folk festival coming soon in Portsmouth, but looking on their website I didn't see or mention a single dulcimer.  Worth checking out though. Did find someone about an hour and half away that I could talk to, she mentions the Portsmouth festival, a Vermont one that just passed, and an Albany Society. Can't help but wonder if there are so many more around that I just don't see. Unfortunately I am unable to open the pdf, probably on my end here, I'll look into it later tonight. Thanks again for the input :)

Well keep looking, there's a lot out there on the internet!  I also wonder if the sounds are different because of where the microphone is, the ones closer to us sound louder.  I like the ones in the back as well as the Blue Lion but can't quite catch the name.  John something... ?

ButtercupVictoria
@buttercupvictoria
09/19/18 10:49:56AM
4 posts

Sound Hole Placement


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

this is a great video (I think) comparing different dulcimers:

 

ButtercupVictoria
@buttercupvictoria
09/19/18 10:46:42AM
4 posts

Sound Hole Placement


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

Matt Berg:

One thought to add, before deciding whether or not an instrument sounds good, try a few instruments.  If possible, listen to it in a jam.  Unless you have a very well trained ear (or the instrument is very bad or very good) it is hard to judge an instrument's sound in isolation.

That's very interesting advice!  Thanks.

 

ButtercupVictoria
@buttercupvictoria
08/24/18 11:33:35AM
4 posts

Warren May, McSpadden, Blue Lion?????


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Ken Hulme:

MacDonalds, Longhorn Steakhouse, Commander's Palace.  

McSpadden, Warren May, Blue Lion

McSpad and Blue Lion are "production" instruments at both ends of the dollar spectrum.  A Warren May is an individually made masterpiece that may not be for everyone.  Don't buy any of these without trying them...

That's hilarious!