Group Discussions
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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 years ago - replies: 16
Custom fret templates
One of the things I do for other makers of fretted stringed instruments is build precision fret templates to any specified scale length. I've...
@Dwain Wilder started 3 years ago - replies: 0
1 3/8 fretboard string spacing
A friend requested a dulcimer fretboard that is 1 3/8" wide. I usually build with 1 1/2" wide and the strong 1/2" apart. On a three string...
@Matt Berg started 3 years ago - replies: 5
Recommended settings for mic and/or video editing software?
Am registered for the Bing Futch "The Mountain Dulcimer: PLUGGED-IN" June 4 QDF Zoom class, which is for Level 2 players. It will be a demo of...
@Lisa C started 3 years ago - replies: 12
A "Little Guy" dulcimer
Here's a prototype of my "Little Guy" dulcimer, with a 22" VSL and DAA tuning. It's made of black walnut with a buckeye top. It's shown next to...
@John C. Knopf started 3 years ago - replies: 2