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billybobboy42

Further ado about 2 v 1 melody string(s)


I am both a beginner and this is my first post.  I apologize if this subject belongs elsewhere on this site. Also, I do not wish to hijack the...
@billybobboy42 started 7 years ago - replies: 11
Don Grundy

Additional frets playing traditionally?


Do players add 1.5, 6.5, 8.5 or 13.5 frets when playing in traditional drone style:DAAA?
@Don Grundy started 7 years ago - replies: 12
haleymuse

Question about making dulcimer soundboard


Hello, I have just started making the soundboard of my dulcimer out of a solid piece of butternut and I had a few questions. 1) Is there an...
@haleymuse started 7 years ago - replies: 12
texaswind

Out of tune bass string


Hi.  I began playing the dulcimer back in June and have noticed that when I get up to fret 7 on the bass string, it sounds sharp.  Could this be a...
@texaswind started 7 years ago - replies: 7
Dan

What is it?



@Dan started 7 years ago - replies: 2
David Bennett

Jethro Amburgey #883 Comes Home


Jethro Amburgey #883 Comes Home Source: Carolina Mountain Life Spring 2018 article starts on page 32...
@David Bennett started 7 years ago - replies: 1
tssfulk

just vs. equal temperament


I haven't tried to analyze in my head too much, but if a dulcimer is in just temperament would it only work well with the melody strings tuned to...
@tssfulk started 7 years ago - replies: 24
Clockdr

Kratz-zither found


Amongst the dross, I recently found a kratz-zither for sale on eBay. The former owner had this for about 40 years but knew practically nothing...
@Clockdr started 7 years ago - replies: 3
Dale A Penrose

My 169th dulcimer


Pleased with this one, top is curly white ash, the back and sides curly walnut. Has a nice bright sound!
@Dale A Penrose started 7 years ago - replies: 15
Kusani

Latest Build


Commissioned piece going to Virginia. Walnut sides and bottom with curly maple top. Maple fretboard with African Blackwood overlay. This is...
@Kusani started 7 years ago - replies: 4
 
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