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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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 years ago - replies: 11

Dulcimer Insecticide?

This morning while playing dulcimer under some pine trees at the Wrightsville Historic Museum, I noticed a small (maybe 1/2 inch long) worm-like...
@Macy Jayne started 14 years ago - replies: 16

First Dulcimer - fretting by ear

My good lady had a couple of TV progs she wanted to watch this evening, so I thought I'd take the opportunity of a couple of quiet hours to build...
@Robin Clark started 14 years ago - replies: 22

Finally got myself some bowing lessons!

I have only just managed to find someone that I think I can work with in order to progress with my bowed dulcimer. I have noodled around at home...
@Foggers started 14 years ago - replies: 9

FIRST Real GIG !!!!!! YIKES, HELP

I am thrilled to say our band has been booked for our first official GIG ! It's even paid . Now the pay is not cash but...
@Mandy started 14 years ago - replies: 38