Group Discussions

Does anyone use tabledit/TEFpad

I searched for posts on tabledit and all that I looked at had no responses. I downloaded the app TEFpad onto my iPad because it works for dulcimer...
@traildad started 6 years ago - replies: 7

Swedish origins of the dulcimer?

Found an interesting article arguing for the Swedish origins of the dulcimer. Nils R. Caspersson, "Diatonisk and the Dulcimer." Voices: The...
@Dusty Turtle started 6 years ago - replies: 7

tunings and string gauge

I have a 1974 Homer Ledford dulcimer and a 2019 Heritage dulcimer.  The Heritage is in just intonation Dad; I'm not sure if the Ledford is equal or...
@MaryB started 6 years ago - replies: 10

Choosing a dulcimer

I’m looking for a quality mid-range beginner dulcimer. I’m currently looking at Sweet Woods and Mountain Made Music dulcimers. Can anyone offer...
@traildad started 6 years ago - replies: 18

Two more from the workshop

Herewith two more from the workshop. Do I need more instruments? .... probably not but I do enjoy the challenge that each one presents through its...
@Hobbyhorse started 6 years ago - replies: 10

a VERY strange hypothetical

Hello all a very bizarre idea came to my mind and I'd love some input. I was thinking about how if a dulcimer has a false bottom the entire actual...
@Nate started 6 years ago - replies: 19

In pursuit of the ultimate dulcimer

I have recently decided to suspend production of dulcimers for the general market so that I can devote my efforts to advancing the design.  I am...
@Bob Stephens started 6 years ago - replies: 8

Why I chose meantone fretting on my Thomas reproduction

I've been meaning to post something on this topic for ages, as a follow-up to the earlier thread in which I was weighing up the pros and cons of...
@magictime started 6 years ago - replies: 1

Testing Lacquer v Polyurethane

Has anyone done any testing of how using lacquer v polyurethane impacts the sound of an instrument?  I have talked to different builders, some use...
@Matt Berg started 6 years ago - replies: 13

Where the fingerboard meets the soundboard

Hello all. I have started making my dulcimers with fingerboards that have a  very deep channel on the underside, for extra resonance. I have taken...
@Nate started 6 years ago - replies: 23