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Dulcimer Books

I received such a sweet gift today, several dulcimer books. I have now began a small collection of dulcimer books that let me to wonder: What is...
@marg started 11 years ago - replies: 23

How to find: .....

Members from a certain area, how would we find out who they are?I was looking on the Members section and first let me say, it was so nice to see so...
@marg started 11 years ago - replies: 3

Chestnut as Tonewood: Can you only tell by the holes?!

What is this 1981 Leonard Glenn top and back made from, all you builders out there? Looks as though it should be chestnut, but it's got no holes....
@Geoff Black started 11 years ago - replies: 24

Mountaineer Dulcimer Club Gathering

Howdy Folks,Just received this email from Judy Werner. I know it's short notice, but it's all I had.Just a reminder that the Winter Jam (formerly...
@Rob N Lackey started 11 years ago - replies: 0

Brian Jones' Electric Dulcimer

I have been doing some research on the internet on the Electric Dulcimer Brian Jones was using on the Ed Sullivan show when he did "Lady Jane".From...
@Monterey started 11 years ago - replies: 4

CD's in noter drone style

Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib started 11 years ago - replies: 19

Strap Button or Not

I have seen discussions on lap cloths and straps.My dulcimer; aJohn Naylor '96 - doesn't have a button on it now and like many others, I do not...
@marg started 11 years ago - replies: 10

First Festival

Ok, now that I have my dulcimer and beginning to learn it, next up is to go to a Festival. I see several different ones in different parts of the...
@marg started 11 years ago - replies: 49

Tru-Oil Finish

Hello everyone, I am about to finish my new black walnut dulcimer with Tru-Oil and need advice. Ive never used black walnut before and it seems to...
@Iain James Craig started 11 years ago - replies: 4

Illustrated guide: How to Change Your Strings

Joe Collins' excellent guide shows step-by-step how to change the strings on their dulcimer, using clear photographs. I would think any newbie...
@Jan Potts started 11 years ago - replies: 1