Group Discussions

Leveling a Fretboard

I have two nice pieces of 1X2 quarter-sawn maple to make fretboards.  Problem is they have about a 1/16" bend in the middle.  So here is the...
@Matt Berg started 3 years ago - replies: 4

dulcimers at National Museum of American History

It's pretty neat the instruments can be zoomed in on for a good look, too....
@Robin Thompson started 3 years ago - replies: 3

instrument George built for Jean in 1951

https://www.si.edu/object/appalachian-dulcimer-used-jean-ritchie%3Anmah_1803595
@Robin Thompson started 3 years ago - replies: 7

End Joints

Interesting youtube look at whether or not end joints are the weakest.
@Matt Berg started 3 years ago - replies: 4

String Gauge and Intonation

Hello all. Am I correct in assuming that the reason for compensating bridges is due to the thickness of the strings? Should I compensate the bridge...
@NateBuildsToys started 3 years ago - replies: 5

Tips on playing fast

I’m learning Whiskey Before Breakfast to play with my family. My dad expects to play in “fiddle speed” which seems to be around 150 bpm. Being...
@traildad started 3 years ago - replies: 15

Solid Body Bass Dulcimer

We are back in Covid lock down in Auckland, New Zealand and building the above gave me a project to tackle. Built from a kauri floor joist,...
@Hobbyhorse started 3 years ago - replies: 5

Building the Celtic Strum

The strum stick, or stick dulcimer, is the kissing cousin of the mountain dulcimer. I have been thinking of building one for some time. I...
@tukanu started 3 years ago - replies: 14

My Frisian Hummel

Hello everybody, when I visited my parents (they live in East Frisia near the town of Norden) some weeks ago  I bought an eight-stringed  frisian...
@jost started 3 years ago - replies: 6

3D Printing Dulcimers

The following is the latest blog posting from my website for anyone interested in 3D Printing a dulcimer.  It can be done and the...
@Bob Stephens started 3 years ago - replies: 11