Group Discussions

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

String tension calculations

Over at the Banjo Hangout I saw a posting for a string tension calculator and a brochure of string tension for D'addario strings. I thought the...
@Ken Longfield started 12 years ago - replies: 5

Gardner Winter Music Festival

Howdy folks,Check the events and you're in the area it's a great jamming time!Yours truly will be conducting the mountain dulcimer workshop on some...
@Rob N Lackey started 12 years ago - replies: 8

Pre-made Fretboards?

So, I am in the early /preliminary stages of building a new dulcimer, (the wood is being shipped as we speak, yay! ), and I have several exact...
@Bob started 12 years ago - replies: 10

Buying a dulcimer online

I know this is a much discussed topic. I thought I'd start a new discussion to go with the new year for people shopping in 2014. I recently spent a...
@Ellen Rice started 12 years ago - replies: 46

Sound deference between a teardrop and a hourglass dulcimer?

Hi EveryoneI have a question concerning thesound deference between a teardrop and a hourglass dulcimer. I have made three dulcimers, one teardrop,...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 18

Well it’s finished.

Hi Everyone, And Merry Christmas! Well its finished, I just completed my hourglass dulcimer. I have two others but this things sounds grate! I...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 8