Group Discussions
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
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
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
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
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
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
Protecting the interior of a dulcimer
Hello all I was just wondering if it is common for builders to apply any kind of protectant to the interior of their instrument before gluing it...
@Nate started 5 years ago - replies: 6
Hindman Luthiery school giving people a second chance
An uplifting story, includes dulcimers:...
@Strumelia started 5 years ago - replies: 4
String gauge
I have read in different posts that string gauge is important and the size varies with different factors. What needs to be considered when choosing...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 17
Copyright law and dulcimer music
Hey all this has been something I've been struggling to understand and I'd love some resources that could help me.Can an arrangement to a public...
@Nate started 5 years ago - replies: 35