Group Discussions

Is there tab for DAD?

I usually play in DAD,  had a new student,  tuned her dulcimer to DAD.  Gave her a packet of one line tab.  Worked fine.  But she has neuropathy in...
@Sharon Day started 8 years ago - replies: 7

Black Walnut and Sitka Spruce Dulcimer project !

I am getting ready for my next Appalachian Dulcimer project. It will be made from American Black Walnut, with a Sitka Alaskan Spruce sound board....
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 0

how small do you make your dulcimers?

because I just made a fun 2 stringed one that has a single cigar box as the body. It was easy to build and is fun to play. Just wondering if there...
@mattb started 8 years ago - replies: 1

Selecting the wood finish

Hi all,I will be soon completing my next mountain dulcimer, made from Cherry (Top), African Mahogany sides and back, and Purple Heart Tuning Head,...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 7

Patty Looman Birthday Jam - Fairmont

Thought I'd remind everyone this is coming up next Saturday....
@Rob N Lackey started 8 years ago - replies: 3

Question about Jean Ritchie iPhone App

Every once in a while I'll do a search in the iTunes store on "dulcimer" to see if there are any new apps. I did this last night and found an app...
@David Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 0

Rockwell Baritone strings

In the near future I will be having a Rockwell baritone built. Curious to know what string gauge and kind of strings anyone else who has a Rockwell...
@Monica started 8 years ago - replies: 3

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished.  Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf started 8 years ago - replies: 8

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished.  Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf started 8 years ago - replies: 0

First time builder

Hi all, Picking trees from wood lot, cutting some boards, waxing and drying. in the mean time I want to get a handle on the build. Particularly...
@Tim Good Man started 8 years ago - replies: 9