Group Discussions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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