Group Discussions

DouglasCoates

Thoughts on tonewoods?


Just finishing my first and considering a second for family members. I make furniture so have a good stock of woods around (but I'm in UK so what...
@DouglasCoates started 2 years ago - replies: 19
Kendra Ward

Shoes and Stockings


Here’s a fun noter/drone version of Shoes and Stockings! Hope you enjoy…thanks for listening…
@Kendra Ward started 2 years ago - replies: 0
Rob N Lackey

Benefit


Remember, tomorrow is the benefit for Hindman at the WV Folklife Center at Fairmont State Univ. Starts at 2. We’ll hopefully have a great time for...
@Rob N Lackey started 2 years ago - replies: 1
DouglasCoates

First time build


(Have pics of my build but can't see how/where to upload)Half way through my first dulcimer, and found this forum whilst researching sound holes....
@DouglasCoates started 2 years ago - replies: 8
Randy Adams

Old dulcimer tuning dissatisfaction


I've explained this before and got blank stares so... Get bridge properly set for octave at 7th fret. In DAA for example. If your melody string...
@Randy Adams started 2 years ago - replies: 5
RoyB

From Ionian to Mixolydian


I'm trying out Mixolydian (going from CGG to CGC).  However, this of course causes a flat note at the 6th fret.  I don't have a 6+ fret.  I know...
@RoyB started 2 years ago - replies: 20
Skip

Non removable ID on copies.


I was wondering earlier today if builders of replicas of collectible MDs add some physical, non removable mark or feature to aid collectors in...
@Skip started 2 years ago - replies: 6
Matt Berg

Clothes Iron Wood Bending


I recently read that the "Linen" setting on a clothes iron raises the temperature of the iron to 445 degree fahrenheit.  That seems hotter than...
@Matt Berg started 2 years ago - replies: 9
TheresaSC

Hughes hourglass kit


A few months ago my brother gave me a walnut dulcimer kit from the Hughes Dulcimer Company.  Yesterday a friend cut out the scroll pieces for me,...
@TheresaSC started 2 years ago - replies: 8
TheresaSC

Length of commercial straps


I am in the process of weaving a strap for my first mountain dulcimer.  It will have a 26" VSL.  I was hoping someone here could measure the...
@TheresaSC started 2 years ago - replies: 16
 
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