Well, given Nate's feedback, some info and a video from The Dulcimer Shoppe, and some thought about my playing style, I've decided to go with a standard 4 (3) string baritone. It will have some nice upgrades too. Thanks again Nate. 

 

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

Any others have opinions or suggestions? 

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 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.