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Schubert, Hüttenbrenner theme, for chromatic dulcimer
Hi, All, A while ago I wanted to see how I could translate a classical piece to dulcimer. This was my first attempt, using a chromatic...
@Garret started 7 years ago - replies: 1
Marlin Style Bow?
Hi. Does anyone know anything about the history or characteristics of a "Marlin" bow? Is this a newer bow? Baroque? Transitional? Figment of my...
@tutaine started 7 years ago - replies: 6
How to deal with stiff tuning pegs?
I have one tuning peg that is very hard to turn. Is there some kind of cleaner or oil I can use to loosen it up. The right is the stiff one and...
@kateharp started 7 years ago - replies: 4
Need some advise on nut and bridge height
Thanks to Ken who answered my question on Planetary gear tuners I ordered them and they are installed. At the same times I ordered new nut and...
@chiselerinwood started 7 years ago - replies: 12
Curly Burr Oak
One of the best things about building mountain dulcimers, is that one can use a wide variety of woods. Found this curly burr oak board (surface...
@WildMeadow started 7 years ago - replies: 2
Unwanted Extra Fret
Can an unwanted 6 1/2 fret simply be removed? If so, what's the best way to remove it?
@Ballad Gal started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Need some advise on planetary tuners.
I just built a dulcimer, my first. I was cheap and put cheap tuners on. Now I need to upgrade and wonder if any one has used the Gotoh UPT -...
@chiselerinwood started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Haven't been in here for a while,
but I'm back. And I have just ordered a Singleton replica from John Knopf. Cannot wait.
@B. Ross Ashley started 7 years ago - replies: 0
Hearts of the Dulcimer: Episode 041: The Healing Dulcimer
This may have already been posted on the main FOTMD site, I'm just adding it to this group. Hearts of the Dulcimer: Episode #041: The Healing...
@David Bennett started 7 years ago - replies: 0