Group Discussions

Bought a new 6 String!

Had no plans whatsoever to get a 6 string at this time, but made the mistake of cruising E-bay and saw a new Ron Gibson selling much below his...
@Colleen Hailey started 11 years ago - replies: 1

Zero Fret

What are the pros and cons of using a zero fret? Should it be higher that other frets or same?
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 11 years ago - replies: 12

"Default Settings"

What are the tunes you seem to play automatically when you pick up a dulcimer?   The challenge: post those songs you tend to find yourself playing...
@William Mann started 11 years ago - replies: 2

AW Jeffreys pick

Back in 1972 when I bought my first dulcimer I knew nothing about how to play it. Jeffereys sent me this strange looking pick. Nothing like the...
@robert schuler started 11 years ago - replies: 9

Finished - Walnut and Cedar

Finished today.  Walnut with a cedar top.  27 3/4" VSL.  This one is already sold!
@Bob Reinsel started 11 years ago - replies: 6

Two Chestnut Dulcimers done.

Just finished another Chestnut dulcimer. I have been busy getting ready for the Appalachian festival in Sept. and tring to build up a little...
@Kevin Messenger started 11 years ago - replies: 9

Tung Oil

We had a speaker at our local wood workers club who is reintroducing tung oil production to the US.  He doesn't really have any stock since the...
@Pete Staehling started 11 years ago - replies: 4

Skills for playing Galax style

Are any particular skills or techniques needed to play Galax dulcimer a as opposed to playing regular noter drone style?
@Steve Battarbee started 11 years ago - replies: 13

Free Dulcimer Tabs Public Domain?

Is it safe to assume a tune is public domain if the tab is available on one of the free tab websites?
@Sheryl St. Clare started 11 years ago - replies: 4

I burned my "eyes"

Burdseye maple that is.  After resawing a piece, I rune it though my Grizzley thiskness sander, belt speed about 40% with 220 grit paper to remove...
@Ed Gaunt started 11 years ago - replies: 1