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A Little Zither History

I found these interesting articles through Steve Carney: http://www.zither.us/zithermaxl...
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Bowed Dulcimer Cases?

Greetings, all. Has anyone found travel cases for bowed dulcimers that are not made by Blue Heron, Folkcraft, or TheDulcimerBagLady?  I've looked...
@tutaine started 6 years ago - replies: 2

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: May

https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-may/
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 12

Transition from standard to baritone dulcimer

  I received a used folkcraft baritone today. Beautiful instrument from a seller on Reverb.com . I noticed a lot more difficulty fretting the...
@dobrodoc started 6 years ago - replies: 7

Schubert, Hüttenbrenner theme, for chromatic dulcimer

Hi, All,      A while ago I wanted to see how I could translate a classical piece to dulcimer.  This was my first attempt, using a chromatic...
@Garret started 6 years ago - replies: 1

Marlin Style Bow?

Hi. Does anyone know anything about the history or characteristics of a "Marlin" bow? Is this a newer bow? Baroque? Transitional? Figment of my...
@tutaine started 6 years ago - replies: 6

How to deal with stiff tuning pegs?

I have one tuning peg that is very hard to turn.  Is there some kind of cleaner or oil I can use to loosen it up.  The right is the stiff one and...
@kateharp started 6 years ago - replies: 4

Need some advise on nut and bridge height

Thanks to Ken who answered my question on Planetary gear tuners I ordered them and they are installed. At the same times I ordered new nut and...
@chiselerinwood started 6 years ago - replies: 12

Curly Burr Oak

One of the best things about building mountain dulcimers, is that one can use a wide variety of woods. Found this curly burr oak board (surface...
@WildMeadow started 6 years ago - replies: 2

Unwanted Extra Fret

Can an unwanted 6 1/2 fret simply be removed? If so, what's the best way to remove it?
@Ballad Gal started 6 years ago - replies: 5