Intonation Problems
Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions
Thanks all for your generosity in sharing suggestions. Can't wait to get started!
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Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions
Intonation Problems
Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions
Dwain Wilder:
DulciMaryland:
Thanks, Ken. The action is significantly higher than that; I could probably put 3 dimes!
This is a great place to start
I agree.
One way to finalize the optimum action height the dulcimer is capable of is to find out the minimum saddle height at which the bass string doesn't buzz, then add .005". A set of number drills (1-60) is great for this, since each drill is a very small variant of its neighboring drills' diameter. So remove the bridge and substitute a number drill. Intonation doesn't matter for this test of course, but you do want to be tuned to playing pitch.
This is genius. What about the nut? Remove that and replace with a closely sized bit, too?
Intonation Problems
Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions
Thanks, Ken. The action is significantly higher than that; I could probably put 3 dimes!
This is a great place to start
Intonation Problems
Instruments- discuss specific features, luthiers, instrument problems & questions
I have an old dulcimer, 1977, which has an intonation problem. It frets sharp. I'm handy enough that I'm willing to attempt to fix it myself. I suspect that if I lower the action, it might fix the intonation. Am I on the right track or is my only option to adjust the distance between the nut and bridge?
updated by @dulcimaryland: 02/01/24 08:32:00PM