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Equidistant string tuning

Hi, I was wondering what tuning to use for 4 equidistant strings on a solid body electric dulcimer. Preferably in key of D. Any suggestions?   
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 10 years ago - replies: 4

My First 6 String

Curly maple with walnut fretboard. Oddly, it only has 11 frets. Sound is fat and gorgeous. And loud. Really loud. Came today and I've already...
@Colleen Hailey started 10 years ago - replies: 2

PA German Zitter

As I understand it, Jean Ritchie saw a PA German Zitter in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and it was labeled (by the museum) a scheitholt....
@Ken Longfield started 10 years ago - replies: 0

And Speaking About Quills....

In light of the peacock feather post, I'd like to ask yall for advice. I'm a first-person interpreter at a history center. It's perpetually 1864...
@D. chitwood started 10 years ago - replies: 13

Bought a new 6 String!

Had no plans whatsoever to get a 6 string at this time, but made the mistake of cruising E-bay and saw a new Ron Gibson selling much below his...
@Colleen Hailey started 10 years ago - replies: 1

Zero Fret

What are the pros and cons of using a zero fret? Should it be higher that other frets or same?
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 10 years ago - replies: 12

"Default Settings"

What are the tunes you seem to play automatically when you pick up a dulcimer?   The challenge: post those songs you tend to find yourself playing...
@William Mann started 10 years ago - replies: 2

AW Jeffreys pick

Back in 1972 when I bought my first dulcimer I knew nothing about how to play it. Jeffereys sent me this strange looking pick. Nothing like the...
@robert schuler started 10 years ago - replies: 9

Finished - Walnut and Cedar

Finished today.  Walnut with a cedar top.  27 3/4" VSL.  This one is already sold!
@Bob Reinsel started 10 years ago - replies: 6

Two Chestnut Dulcimers done.

Just finished another Chestnut dulcimer. I have been busy getting ready for the Appalachian festival in Sept. and tring to build up a little...
@Kevin Messenger started 10 years ago - replies: 9