6 String Baritone Dulcimers

Susie
Susie
@susie
6 hours ago
515 posts

Nate:

I have made some six string dulcimers that have three courses of two strings each, and I personally am not a huge fan, especially for chord playing. To me, the sound is cluttered and it's also harder to fret.

 

I appreciate your feedback. I was wondering if that was the case. Thank you.

Any others have opinions or suggestions? 

Nate
Nate
@nate
6 hours ago
446 posts

I have made some six string dulcimers that have three courses of two strings each, and I personally am not a huge fan, especially for chord playing. To me, the sound is cluttered and it's also harder to fret.

Susie
Susie
@susie
8 hours ago
515 posts

I know there's a Baritone Group here (I belong to), but I wanted to put this here in the General Forum Discussion, hoping it would get more views/responses. I hope that's ok. 

I'm considering ordering a 6 string baritone dulcimer (likely a McSpadden). I've only found a couple videos, and they weren't the best. I currently have a Folkcraft Custom Baritone (3 string), but like the idea of the smaller McSpadden....one that can travel with us. I'm not sure which way to go.....6 string or 3 (4) string. I strictly play chord melody with a flat pick. I would probably go with a 26" vsl.

Does anyone have experience with the McSpadden 6 string baritone dulcimer or any make, for that matter? Insights? Videos? 

Thank you.