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Can you tell me a few good brands/luthiers for beginner dulcimers.

Hi All, I'm hoping to get involved with some volunteer work and teaching mountain dulcimer classes. Any suggestions of some good beginner dulcimers?
@Frances Light Molinengo started 13 years ago - replies: 4

fingers not working like they should - sometimes

I am having two problems learning the dulcimer. I am teaching myself from your wonderful collection of videos, Utube and a book. 1. Just upgraded...
@Frank Ross started 13 years ago - replies: 3

What prep is recommended to add a new finish to my older dulcimer?

I made a dulcimer in a class with Keith Young, luthier, 5 years ago or more, but never really did the finish like I wanted. Since then, I've used a...
@Frances Light Molinengo started 13 years ago - replies: 0

Glue Type ?

Hi everyoneGot a quick question, my Mc Spadden dulcimer kit will be here on Tuesday this week.Now my question, the kit is made of all Walnut, I...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 3

buttons as fret dot inlays?

Just had a thought today - wondering if I could use buttons for my fret dots. My mother's a seamstress. Seems most buttons are flat on the back....
@Jim Damico started 13 years ago - replies: 5

Prep for older dulcimer before refinish

What a great place for information! I made a dulcimer with Keith Young years ago and never got the finish right. In a not-so-bright attempt to...
@Frances Light Molinengo started 13 years ago - replies: 9

"non-traditional" cigar box mountain dulcimer

I know, "non-traditional" seems like an oxymoron when talking about cigar box instruments, but I think it will apply here. Besides, I needed a...
@Jim Damico started 13 years ago - replies: 12

Dulcimer Size ?

Hi AllI am wanting to order a dulcimer kit, the problem Im having is the ones Ive looked at are all a different in size.What size should a dulcimer...
@Ronald R Eaches started 13 years ago - replies: 10

Understanding Fingerpicking

I notice there is a fingerpicking forum here.I am a beginner so I wanted to check my understanding. Does fingerpicking refer to what the right hand...
@Garland Coulson started 13 years ago - replies: 7

Crow on the Cradle

I love this song and wondered if anyone has the tab for it?I found it on sniff.numachi but it doesn't sound right.
@Sharon Hall started 13 years ago - replies: 8