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Drying fresh cut wood

Hi, according to my past experiences I feel quite competent in building my first dulcimer. However, I know I will have several if not many...
@Tim Good Man started 8 years ago - replies: 0

My first scroll peghead dulcimer

I started on a new dulcimer this week. I made a scroll peghead using purpleheart. the back and top will be purpleheart and the sides are curly...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 8 years ago - replies: 8

Cripple Creek Dulcimer Kit

I have owned a couple of Dulcimers but this is my first kit.   It is a un-built 1986 solid walnut hourglass.  I found it on Craig's List for $50....
@N9LO started 8 years ago - replies: 12

cool new DAA chords

I stumbled across some cool new DAA chords the other day start by playing D 7-5-7 then slide the bass string up to 8-5-7 - technically this is E...
@Dan Evans started 8 years ago - replies: 2

Went to add 1+ Fret and Made Surprising VSL Discovery

I decided to add a 1+ fret to my Folkcraft dulcimer kit build. I discovered the frets, which were already installed by Folkcraft, are set to...
@Sheryl St. Clare started 8 years ago - replies: 3

Elevator bridge

Has anyone thought of making a bridge that could be raised or lowered so there wouldn't be a problem with the action?
@marg started 8 years ago - replies: 4

How to practice effectively

I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone style playing. I am participating in a slow jam group geared to beginners but...
@Richard Streib started 8 years ago - replies: 11

half frets under a single string

I have been asked to put a 1 1/2 fret under the middle string, rather than cut all the way across the fret board, I drilled a shy 1/16 inch hole on...
@Bill Robison started 8 years ago - replies: 10

TN Blues Box

I do love the sound of this. It is not as boisterous as I anticipated, but I think it has a great singing voice! I have another week or so on it.
@Mark Runge started 8 years ago - replies: 9

Starting a new dulcimer

I got started on my next dulcimer- of Purple Heart )Tuning Head, Fret Board and Tail; Cherry top and African Mahogany sides and bottom. I had...
@Bob started 8 years ago - replies: 30