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Dulcimer playing with arthritis

I am developing weakness (arthritis) in my wrist and fingers and am finding it difficult to hold the strings down without lifting ever so slightly...
@Sheri Poel started 13 years ago - replies: 21

The Outcome Of Planning Wood Down To 1/8"

Hi EveryoneIn a previous post, I ask about planning wood down to .125 ( 1/8) I was told not to do it that the wood would blowup.I have a new Dewalt...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 8

Need Help With Bracing.

Hi EveryoneIts me again with another question, Im ready to start my first hourglass dulcimer from scratch. My question is about bracing the back,...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 7

Relationship Among String Height, Intonation and "Zing"

In noter/drone playing, I'm curious about the effect of string height or action. I've heard here and other places that generally higher action...
@Parker Buckley started 13 years ago - replies: 34

Poplar Wood For Dulcimer ?

From what I have read on here, it looks like several use poplar wood to make dulcimers. How do you finish the poplar, do you stain it or...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 6

Need Help With Thickness Of Wood.

Hi EveryoneI need a little help, I have some wood that came from Folkcraft, its for the sound board and the back of a hourglass dulcimer that Im...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 17

Dulcimer/lap steel hybrid

Yesterday I asked question in chat room it anyone ever heard of a lap steel dulcimer. lol Today I googled playing dulcimer like a steel guitar...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 13 years ago - replies: 6

Flat Peg Head Degree ?

Hi everyone.Im wanting to make a dulcimer with a flat peg head, could anyone tell me what degree the peg head should tilt back from the fret...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 4

Go-Bar Deck

I will be starting my first Delcimer after Santa arrives. I recently found FOTMD and it is a great site. In my research, I have found many...
@Bob Nelson started 13 years ago - replies: 8

Signing the inside of your dulcimers?

Hi everyone.How do you all sign the inside of your dulcimers, when you make then? If you use paper labels, where do you get them?ThanksRon
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 10