Group Discussions

Jimmy Lamar

Bridge To End Pins Distance: How Critical?


Does the distance between the bridge and the end pins matter that much? This story probably sounds familiar, but I was building what I thought was...
@Jimmy Lamar started 7 years ago - replies: 4
Strumelia

Ken Hulme's "Get Noterized!" article


Member @ken-hulme wrote this helpful article about noter playing questions years ago. People find it pretty helpful.
@Strumelia started 7 years ago - replies: 8
Strumelia

Ken Hulme's "I Just Got a Dulcimer, Now What?" article


A few years ago, member Ken Hulme wrote an article that helps answer many questions that new dulcimer owners have.  Are you a beginner player? You...
@Strumelia started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Banjimer

Two Zitters in Lititz Moravian Collection


I ran across this article while searching the internet today and thought I'd share.  I'm not sure if it has been posted previously or not. On...
@Banjimer started 7 years ago - replies: 6
hoodoo

Buying my first instrument..


Hi, I'm looking to buy my first official Appalachian dulcimer. I already play old-time banjo and I'm just looking to expand my horizons. What...
@hoodoo started 7 years ago - replies: 34
Dan

Jacob Meadors 1873 Feb 15


I have come across the sibling of D52 in L. Allen Smith's Catalogue on page 71! Any knowledge of the maker would be greatly appreciated...
@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 15
Jimmy Lamar

What Pick-Up To Buy?


For the builders who use pick-ups, what brand, type, and model have been successful for you? The purist in me wants to keep this build acoustic...
@Jimmy Lamar started 7 years ago - replies: 4
Terry Wilson

Christmas songs


Hello.  For you folks who play at senior homes, I am just curious as to your song selection.   I need some new ideas.   Here are mine: Feliz...
@Terry Wilson started 7 years ago - replies: 10
Dumor3D

Elliptical Dulcimer Build


Having completed (sort of, it's getting coats of tung oil) my strum stick dulcimer, I got back onto the elliptical dulcimer. Now I don't know...
@Dumor3D started 7 years ago - replies: 11
David Bennett

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: DECEMBER


https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-december/
@David Bennett started 7 years ago - replies: 15
 
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