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Bridge slot-height/depth/fixed/floating?

Well, my first dulcimer build is coming along so far so good (a cigar box mountain dulcimer). Well, we did have to cut a new fretboard (but that's...
@Jim Damico started 12 years ago - replies: 5

"Paint it Black" (Rolling Stones) on dulcimer

Just found this just uploaded yesterday by Nathaniel Samsel. Really good job.
@Jim Damico started 12 years ago - replies: 7

dulcimer making

I'm interested in learning to make dulcimers. Is there anyone in the Jackson, TN area that could use an apprentice in exchange for teaching me to...
@Bert Bennett started 12 years ago - replies: 140

Fretboard finishing

Hello everyone,I was stuck on something. Im using black walnut for the neck/fretboard and wondered, do I lacquer the actual fretboard surface or...
@Iain James Craig started 12 years ago - replies: 15

One of those days. :(

Did you ever have one of those days when absolutely nothing went right? Yeah, me too, today. :(I was almost ready to start cutting fret slots. But...
@Jim Damico started 12 years ago - replies: 10

Quarter sawn wood ?

Hi EveryoneI have a question about the wood for making a dulcimer, I have a couple books and they both say to use quarter sawn wood. Im having...
@Ronald R Eaches started 12 years ago - replies: 15

Pass It On

There is a song we used to sing at Church camp that I would love to play on the Dulcimer. I think the name of it is "Pass It On" The words are:It...
@Marsha Elliott started 12 years ago - replies: 7

Strum Direction Consistency

I really need to ask this, but am not sure if it's relevant to all styles of playing or just noter/drone. I'm currently stopping lessons as of...
@Lois Sprengnether Keel started 12 years ago - replies: 15

How far can you go? A super short dulcimer

After I have built two "pocket scheitholts" last week, I was curious: is it possible to have an even shorter scale - and still get a playable...
@Peter W. started 12 years ago - replies: 5

Help on choosing.

I have visited all the "little dulcimer" links provided here. I am looking for a smaller dulcimer with easier (closer) fingering. A full size...
@Dave shattuck started 12 years ago - replies: 13