WTB: glass noter

John Pettreemusic
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry
one week ago
55 posts

You, my friend, are the inspiration! After your query, I did a search as well, finding that no one is making them any longer.....So being the struggling mercenary....I hope to make my fortune.....

Mike59
Mike59
@mike59
one week ago
3 posts

Thank you very much for your response John. I have already received a Hall from fearless leader Dusty in exchange for a donation to the forum. Yours look great as well.

John Pettreemusic
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry
one week ago
55 posts

Pettreemusic.com  has them in stock. Not the "hall" brand however. I did speak to Jenn over at Crystal flutes...they "may" in the future start making theirs again. The are more concentrated on the flutes at this time.

Mike59
Mike59
@mike59
3 weeks ago
3 posts

Thanks Ken for your reply - I can easily obtain bottleneck type slides here where I live, so it's the rod I'm looking for.

Dusty, this is terrific news! I'll make the donation and send you a PM right away. worthy

Dusty Turtle
Dusty Turtle
@dusty
3 weeks ago
1,812 posts

Mike, I have one of the Hall brand pyrex glass noters that Amazon used to sell. Here is the listing explaining that it is no longer available: Hall dulcimer noter .  That is the exact model I have.  It was given to me when I bought my first dulcimer about 14 or 15 years ago.

It is well made and very pretty.  It produces a very bright tone and slides around like butter on a hot skillet, although my noter skills are pretty poor, so I can't do a good demo. I have trouble avoiding the fret wire.

I never use it.  If you pay for shipping plus make a $10 donation to FOTMD, it is yours.  Send me a personal message if you're interested.  I would package it up and get some estimates on shipping before you have to commit.




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Ken Longfield
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield
3 weeks ago
1,236 posts

Mike, are you asking about a solid glass rod or a cylinder that you put your finger in like you would use for playing slide guitar? If it is the former, do a search for glass stirring rods.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


updated by @ken-longfield: 04/14/25 05:37:28PM
Mike59
Mike59
@mike59
3 weeks ago
3 posts

If nobody has one, or is not interested in selling, the big question is: does anyone still make them? Amazon has some "no longer available" items but that's all I can find on the web. Any help hugely appreciated!