Group Discussions
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with nickel-plated and black plastic hardware. It has three selectable electric pickups,...
@John C. Knopf started 10 years ago - replies: 3
My Second Dulcimer (Burly Maple)
I knew working with burly maple was going to be a challenge and it definitely is! The wild grain structure, leading to brittleness in some area,...
@Kusani started 10 years ago - replies: 20
Thomas vs Prichard vs Galax
Hi all. After bugging Robin Clark to death with email questions - MANY of them - I decided I would bring some of my questions to the group too....
@Jill Geary started 10 years ago - replies: 21
String gauges for dddd tuning on standard Blue Lion?
Hi all, I'm starting my Galax journey by tuning my Blue Lion standard to dddd. I'm guessing .012 for all 4 string gauges? Thanks!
@Jill Geary started 10 years ago - replies: 2
Old timey jam - buy Galax style or J. Edward Thomas style?
Hi all, I'm squarely moving along the noter/drone track! Yeah! I have many friends who are old-time banjo and fiddle players and I'd like to...
@Jill Geary started 10 years ago - replies: 11
String gauge change for CGG?
I've revisited some of Jean Ritchie's material, including tuning CGG. For a lot of the songs this tuning fits my vocal range better. If I stay in...
@Jill Geary started 10 years ago - replies: 13
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
Good Morning All, My wife and I will be attending the Homecoming in Hindman in November and I was hoping for any feedback on the format (types of...
@Bill Henry started 10 years ago - replies: 12
Fall Wartz'n'All
Don't forget folks: Super 8 Motel, Morgantown, WV, Oct. 29 from 9:30 ish til about 6:00 ish. Motel is at exit 7 off I-68, This is probably the...
@Rob N Lackey started 10 years ago - replies: 0
The Log Driver's Waltz written by Wade Hemsworth
Here is a Canadian Folk song that I have enjoyed for many years. The National Film Board of Canada produced a humorous animated short about this...
@Gordon Hardy started 10 years ago - replies: 2
