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Monica and Strumelia....yeah, you're probably right.  

We'll see where this goes. But with all my other instruments, I have plenty of other music to be made. The primary reason I wanted a stand, is so after playing, it can sit out and dry out. I can always store "dry" flutes in their bags/cases. So, the 3 place stand should work for now. I'll post a pic when it's done. Actually, he has built it already (just finished it). Now I have to do the staining and polying.

Very nice, Maria!

Got my HS walnut White Tail Hawk in the key of B. Beautiful! This FAD (flute acquisition disease) is real.

My husband offered to build me a flute stand, so I said sure. He asked, how many should it hold? I have 2. I said I should be all set with 2. He's building it to hold 3. Maybe as I learn more, I'll have to fill that 3rd spot.

Thanks Charles. Yes, the travel dulcimers are fun. They are also good festival dulcimers. The Folkcraft galax are wonderful.

I've only got 5, but each has its own purpose.

Folkcraft Custom - galax back

Doug Berch - electronics

Lazenby - festivals

FolkRoots - baritone

Clemmer Sweetie - travel

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This is addicting. Ordered a B flute in walnut yesterday from High Spirits. :)

Will do. I had the privilege of talking with Karen at Evart last week. Nice folks.

Thanks for your responses to my question, Caleb and Terry. Good info also shared by the others.

Ok, for those of you who have purchased the Bm flute, does it work well with dulcimer? I'm thinking about the White Tail Hawk from High Spirits. It sounds like the best choice for playing with a dulcimer playing in the key of D. 

http://highspirits.com/collections/flutes-in-the-key-of-b/products/white-tail-hawk-high-b-walnut

Thanks everyone. I'll consider leaving the frets as is. There's a luthier at Elderly Instruments who does any work I need done on my dulcimers. I'm going to have him look it all over and do whatever set-up it needs. The action needs to be adressed, probably frets leveled, and likely a new nut and bridge. Definitely needs new strings. It's intonation is really good, and it has a really nice voice. The body size is similar to a McSpadden, but it's voice is loud and clear. A warmer tone, with the all walnut body. It's birthdate is March 28, 1987. Definitely a cool dulcimer. Nicely made. A really nice gift from an old friend.

I posted this on Everything Dulcimer, but got no responses. Maybe someone here might want to share some information.

Long story short.....a childhood friend (who I've only recently reconnected with via Facebook) has very generously gifted me a mountain dulcimer that was owned by her grandma. My friend received the dulcimer when her grandma died in the late 80's. Nobody in her family plays, so she wanted me to have and play it. It comes from Pigeon River Stringed Instruments, Bob and Anne Lazenby. 

I've found out a little through the internet, but would like know if anyone knows about the maker and the dulcimer (quality, etc.). I noticed Bob was a member on ED, but only made 4 posts and hadn't posted since 2012 ("Bob L"). I haven't received it yet (getting it today), but it sure looks beautiful. I'm planning on a complete professional set-up, after I receive it, and will add some extra frets to have it like my other dulcimers (6 1/2 and 1 1/2 for sure).

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I'll give a full report, once I receive it.

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Yes, I like that feature of the Sticky Grip picks too!

I get mine through Elderly Instruments. They have a huge selection of thicknesses and variations of the GuitarMoose picks.

I really like the GuitarMoose Sticky Grip picks.

http://guitarmoose.com/products

When I use my Jim VanderWoude possum board, it goes on my lap, just like a dulcimer w/o a possum board. The possum board also has strap pins on it, if you want to attach your strap right to the possum board.

I got an adjustable possum board from Jim VanderWoude at Evart. It fits all my dulcimers. I added rubber tubing to the posts and some additional felt in a couple spots to make sure the dulcimers don't get scratched. Very well made and thought out. It folds up too, for storage/travel.

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RIP John. We will miss your knowledge, humor and helpful suggestions. Thank you for sharing your love of dulcimers with us.

Yes. The FolkRoots travel dulcimer capo may be the one that will work for you. If in doubt, give Richard Ash (owner of Folkcraft) a call tomorrow and discuss it with him before buying one. He's very friendly and helpful.

Elderly has this one. They sell FolkRoots dulcimers too, so they could tell you how it fits. Been a customer of theirs since 1974, they are very helpful.

http://www.elderly.com/accessories/cases-gigbags/dulcimer-cases-gigbags/canadian-dulcimer-case.htm

Give Folkcraft a call. You'll probably get Richard (the owner). They used to sell hardshell cases for their FolkRoots dulcimers. Not sure if they are anymore, because they now sell a really nice Deluxe Rigid Case. But, they may have some of the hardshell cases laying around. It might be worth a call. 

Congratulations, would love to see some pictures!

My pocket tune is Rosin the Beau. Love the song, and it's a great tune for playing the melody on the bass string, chord/melody style. So, you can switch it up.

There's a Mike Clemmer Deluxe on eBay right now.

Exciting, be sure to post pictures for us!!!

Thanks Ken. I think that's the one I'm going to get. Seems to be what I'm looking for and great reviews.

Has anyone tried the Roland Mobile AC Acoustic (as opposed to the Moble Cube)? This one:

http://www.elderly.com/electronics/acoustic-amps-pickups/acoustic-amplifiers/roland-mobile-ac-acoustic-chorus-guitar-amplifier.htm

Dusty, check out the Roland Mobile AC Acoustic (I put a link in my previous post....$129).I don't think I'd need the adjustments for keyboard, electric guitar, etc, that comes with the Mobile Cube. What do you think?

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm really liking what I'm seeing with the Roland Mobile AC amp. 

http://www.elderly.com/electronics/acoustic-amps-pickups/acoustic-amplifiers/roland-mobile-ac-acoustic-chorus-guitar-amplifier.htm

Maybe I'll take a trip to Elderly with my dulcimer in hand and see how it does. Glad to hear the Rolands are well respected. They seem to get good reviews on-line.

I have a Fishman Loudbox Mini that I use with my instruments that works very well. However, sometimes there's a need for a very small amp that is battery powered. It wouldn't be for large venues, just to get some amplification, like in a small group. The ideal would be something that would also work with my guitars that have active pickups. My dulcimer has an internal soundboard passive pickup.

Does anyone use one of these mini acoustic combo amps that is battery powered? If so, what do you like/dislike? I'm thinking under $200 would be the price range I'm considering. 

David, my new Folkcraft dulcimer was charged to my credit card on 12/22. I bet yours isn't far behind. Keep an eye on your statement. When it's charged, it has started in production. Thought you'd like to know.

No, not on this one. I have a Doug Berch dulcimer with a passive pickup, so I have that ability to plug in already. I considered it with this Folkcraft Custom (theirs are really nice active pickups). But, I decided that I didn't need two dulcimers with pickups. Plus, I decided I didn't want the "barn door" type pickup.......it just distracts from the beauty of the wood. But, that's just me. I also have a nice amp and mic setup I can use, if I need to amp this Folkcraft. When I visited there this past summer, Richard said they sell a lot of dulcimers with the pickup and they really like it. It's a personal choice to get it or not. 

Thanks.  I think the same for mine. They are working on some prototypes in Jan that will slow things down a bit, but I'm sure they'll continue to work hard to get them out. They are working some long hours there, according to Steve.

David, did you get any word on how long it would take?

Congratulations, very exciting! Hope you post pictures after you get it. I also ordered a new dulcimer from Folkcraft (a custom butternut/walnut with wenge accents and a galax back). They are a wonderful group of people there and great to work with. If you ever get a chance to visit them, you'd find it interesting.

Brian, very beautiful instruments. I bet they sound amazing!

Thanks Jan!

My dulcimers weren't working without altering the top "neck support", even fully extended. So, that's why my husband worked on that part for me. As far as the cradle part, I wanted to do a support that didn't have any stretch. Plus, I don't mind sewing projects. Thanks for the compliment on my project. I wanted a stand that would look nice and work with all my dulcimers. I have had people ask if it was bought that way (specifically for dulcimers). So, it must appear to be nicely converted, to some degree.

We visited them this summer. Got the same treatment. Richard converted my FolkRoots to a baritone. And after trying his galax Folkcraft Custom, I will be placing an order for one next month. Wonderful folks and quality dulcimers. 

Thanks Robin!

Happy Birthday to me then (really....today's my day). 

Here's my end result of converting a guitar stand to a dulcimer stand.

http://fotmd.com/forums/forum/new_posts/18503/10-dulcimer-stand-conversion-project