Group Discussions

Fretboard Thickness ?

Hi Everyone!I've seen some dulcimers that only have a fretboard that is a 1/2" thick, I also seetheCedar Creek dulcimerkits only have a 1/2" thick...
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 4

Additional Soundholes

Im just about to cut the sound-holes in my own design teardrop dulcimer. Ive read in these pages that this design tends to be a little bass heavy...
@Iain James Craig started 12 years ago - replies: 2

New project finished - a `Swedish' hommel

After being much inspired by Peter W.'s versions of a Praetorius 1620 illustration of the German Scheitholt in Sintagma Musicum I thought I'd have...
@John Tose started 12 years ago - replies: 10

Rolling Stones' Brian Jones and the mountain dulcimer on stage

Just two pictures found on the internet when doing some research. The two songs Jones played on the dulcimer were 'Lady Jane' and 'I Am...
@Wout Blommers started 12 years ago - replies: 11

Fret Layout ?

Hi AllI have a question about fret layout, if you use a ruler to layout the frets, how do you get these dimensions using the ruler?In other words...
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 15

"Heritage" is finished!

I just finished building my all-wormy-chestnut dulcimer, and have named it "Heritage". I named it that because the wood that it's made from came...
@John C. Knopf started 12 years ago - replies: 7

What are strings named after modes? - how do I know which to use?

Hi,I have 2 sets of McSpadden strings, but I'm confused as to which ones to use - one set is called Mixylodian, the other is called Ionian. The...
@Ruth Lawrence started 12 years ago - replies: 5

Nut And Bridge Slot ?

Hi All !I have another question, how do you all cut your slots for the nut and bridge ? With a table saw or on a router table?ThanksRon
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 10

Red Oak ?

Hi EveryoneI'm getting ready to make another dulcimer, has anyone here ever madea dulcimerout of all red oak? If so how did it sound?Or is red oak...
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 8

Good sources/materials for lap cloths?

What's a good source/material for a lap cloth to keep the dulcimer from jumping around? [As much fun as it is honing my Tai Chi skills while...
@Greg Patterson started 12 years ago - replies: 22