Sorry, one other question-- I have had this dulcimer hanging on my wall for years. Picked it up at a barn sale for a couple bucks 20 years ago. Made by Tony Ascrizzi in 1978. Any thoughts or insights. The top is cracked and always has been. Worth repairing?
Hello,
I am considering purchase of my first mountain dulcimer (well second if you could the one I bought at a barn sale for decoration, cracked top...)
I am new to the instrument. I currently play cape Breton style fiddle, and my primary violin was made by Canadian luthier Otis Thomas.
I love his work, and the dulcimer I am considering was made by him as well. He thinks heade it about 50 years ago but doesn't recall who commissioned it.
Asking price is 300 plus shipping which seems reasonable I think. I'm not too concerned about the price.
I do want to make sure it's the right set up for a beginner. I'm interested in finger picking but more generally at working towards proficiency. My wife is also interested in learning but doesn't have much experience with stringed instruments.
I don't know much about dulcimers and the various set ups. Will this one work?
I'm not too worried about compression pegs though I do wonder if they can be changed to whitener internal time tuner pegs.
Thoughts and insights appreciated!
Warmly,
Michael
