Group Discussions

Nathina

If this is true the Piezo goes on the Bottom?


Athena Tiamet From Benjamin Collie Seymour "actually the back is what vibrates and generates the sound on a dulcimer as the top is separated by...
@Nathina started 5 years ago - replies: 0
VMasters

Newbie!


Hi I just received a dulcimer for my birthday! I have started to play around and getting to know it. I am looking for any ideas that can help me...
@VMasters started 5 years ago - replies: 6
traildad

Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers


Sometimes it seems as though all dulcimers made today are designed for chording and are equal temperament. I know there are some people that make...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 39
salsarev

My first dulcimer


I made the trip yesterday to Mountain View, Arkansas and purchased my first dulcimer. McSpadden 4FHWW. I haven't had time to sit and piddle around...
@salsarev started 5 years ago - replies: 8
Dusty Turtle

tightening a pickup jack


The pickup jack on my dulcimer is loose.   It rattles around and creates a buzz when I play. Has anyone used one of these tighteners ?  Would...
@Dusty Turtle started 5 years ago - replies: 2
traildad

Homemade Noter


I received some 3/4 Purple Heart dowel I want to experiment with for making a noter. I’ve been using some orange Osage. Both woods are not at all...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 4
David Bennett

Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November


https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-november/
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 19
David Bennett

John Rawdon/Dolly Parton Dulcimer


The Dolly Parton dulcimer that was auctioned yesterday sold for $37,500. The instrument was made in 1980 by John Rawdon of "Dulcimers By JR" out...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 2
Leny-Sue

Easy instructions on changing strings on a flathead dulcimer


I have had a heck of a time locating easy to read and understand instructions on the simple task of putting a new string on my dulcimer. Most...
@Leny-Sue started 5 years ago - replies: 3
Sam Edelston

Motorhead cover: Ace of Spades


Maybe this is a slightly extreme arrangement, but hey, it's 2020. Motorhead's heavy metal hit, "Ace of Spades," fingerpicked Scruggs-style on an...
@Sam Edelston started 5 years ago - replies: 0
 
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