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Dulcimer Builder’s Books and References
Discussion and review on books, manuals, references and other forms publications on mountain dulcimer building
@Appalachiandreamer started 6 years ago - replies: 18
Which chord fingering should I use?
I'm using Mel Bay's First Jams for Mountain Dulcimers book, which gives the melodies of each tune (all in DAd) including tablature and chords. It...
@Diane Mayfield started 6 years ago - replies: 4
Source of Non-Fancy Noters in Different Hardwood Choices
I found a possible source for hardwood noters in various exotic woods (rosewood, cocobolo, zebrawood, padauk, bocote, purpleheart, etc)....
@Banjimer started 6 years ago - replies: 38
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: February https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-february/
@David Bennett started 6 years ago - replies: 11
Next Dulcimer Completed
Dulcimer #4 finally completed. Made from re-purposed wood. Peghead, tailblock, fretboard, back and sides are cherry from a broken table I found...
@JCM started 6 years ago - replies: 10
Fabulous ClingOn Pick-up
I recently stumbled across several YouTube videos demonstrating an electronic pick-up which can be used on any stringed instrument and requires...
@ZeeAviatrix started 6 years ago - replies: 9
Where can I get dulcimer wood?
Okay, folks, that build dulcimers. WHERE can I get dulcimer sides, back and top for making dulcimers? I was on a site a few months ago and it...
@IRENE started 6 years ago - replies: 4
The Oh Hellos - I Have Made Mistakes
As my inaugural post here... a little cover of one of my favorite indie folk tunes :)
@glowhazel started 6 years ago - replies: 3
Tuners
Steinburger 40:1 locking tuners or Planet waves 18:1 locking with auto trim. Okay, technical question, if you had to choose between the...
@Paula Brawdy started 6 years ago - replies: 8