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My "Noah's ark" dulcimer

Here are some photos of the "Noah's Ark" dulcimer I just finished. It's patterned after the ark built by Noah in Genesis 6:14, ff. The scale is...
@John C. Knopf started 14 years ago - replies: 13

First dulcimer build for me/Cardboard kit

I joined this group a while back because Jennifer made an awesome dulcimer with a kit and I had to comment on it. Then I felt obligated to try to...
@Patty from Virginia started 14 years ago - replies: 16

Christmas Medley - C. N Prichard Repro

I have just sat down by my warm stovethis afternoon with my Prichard repro dulcimer on my lap and tried to remember a few Christmas tunes...
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 14

can I capo to play in key of C?

I think I asked this question months ago and someone kindly answered, but I have since forgotten. If I have a one and a half fret, can I capo...
@Virginia Oman started 14 years ago - replies: 3

Sitka Spruce Sources

Fellow builders I am not sure that all, or even most builders know that the coveted, Sitka Spruce, is also highly sought after by certain...
@Jon Timlin started 14 years ago - replies: 3

Corian and other countertop materials

In Jon Timlin's post and in others, I have seen references to using Corian and other faux countertop stone materials for nuts and bridges. I have a...
@Ed Gaunt started 14 years ago - replies: 3

-First Build

Thanks again to all of you who have welcomed me to this wonderful resource. I'm Jon Timlin from Florida and about to start my first dulcimer...
@Jon Timlin started 14 years ago - replies: 23

DAD or DAA for beginners?

Some of us in my local club have been wondering which tuning, DAA or DAD is more commonly used these days for introducing NEW players to the...
@Nina Zanetti started 14 years ago - replies: 27

Butterfingers are not just a Halloween candy.

After getting too much Halloween candy on my fingers (donated by my kids, of course) my latest dulci slipped from my hands and landed bottom...
@Matt Berg started 14 years ago - replies: 5

Finding the volume of a MD body during the build.

Line the body of the dulcimer before final glue up of the top/bottom with plastic, or use a strong bag, and fill with water. Measure the amount of...
@Skip started 14 years ago - replies: 32