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Ed Thomas question

In Michael Murphy's "Appalachian Dulcimer Book", which I saw for the first time this weekend on Geoff Black's stall at Launde (UK Nonsuch Dulcimer...
@John Shaw started 13 years ago - replies: 0

Strings for a six string

I have just bought a six string and am contemplating experimenting with the set up. Looking at what others do it seems like the main choice is the...
@John Rawlinson started 13 years ago - replies: 5

A different all cedar dulcimer

Ed Gaunt's discussion on an all cedar dulcimer inspired me. I am designing a 4 string fingerpicking dulcimer that will get tuned daD D1. The idea...
@Matt Berg started 13 years ago - replies: 11

Purple heart for back and sides

Can anyone tell me how purple heart would be for the back and sides of a teardrop dulcimer? Or maybe just the sides? Would use curly maple or...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 13 years ago - replies: 9

reclamed woods to become Dulcimers

I was in one of my favorite junk shops yesterday poking around never now what you will find. Someone hand brought in a load of old barn wood. From...
@phil started 13 years ago - replies: 9

McSpadden kit question

I recently won a McSpadden kit at an auction and I have a question on it's build...expecting delivery tuesday. I'm anxious to get started and my...
@Rich Labbe started 13 years ago - replies: 7

Classroom Dulcimer Discovery

I wanted to share a little discovery concerning a great dulcimer for classroom use (an alternative to cardboard). The Flat Creek Dulcimer Shop in...
@John Keane started 13 years ago - replies: 10

maintaining the finish on my dulcimer

Okay, so I've had my dulcimer for a few months now, almost a year. I do keep it dusted and cased when not playing it. Before I send an email to...
@Patty from Virginia started 13 years ago - replies: 5

Possible Picture of a Prichard instrument Page 103 in The Appalachian Dulcimer Book

In Michael Murphy's Appalachian Dulcimer Book there is a picture on page 103 (1st edition) of a man standing outside holding a dulcimer. The photo...
@Rob N Lackey started 13 years ago - replies: 17

Black Hearted Sassafras

with all the things I need to do and finish up you think I would not be looking for a new wood to make a new dulcimer from. But I seen Black...
@phil started 13 years ago - replies: 11