Group Discussions
BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.
It has recently come to my attention that A**zon has started paying money to promotional sites that are basically ADs for some of the really...
@Strumelia started 7 years ago - replies: 36
Scallop Fretboard Sound effects
I’m now aware they are not called arches but scallops. Thanks you Strumelia Ken: Please forgive my ignorance for the use of the term (fret bar)...
@Paparazzi started 7 years ago - replies: 23
DAA to DAd
I've been playing the MD since early June. I bought the DAd (sorry if I write those cases wrong) kind. I am happy playing it. After buying it,...
@texaswind started 7 years ago - replies: 13
Best dulcimer for drone and noter playing?
Does anyone have any recommendations for features that a dulcimer should have to make it good for drone and noter playing? String length? Body...
@Greg started 7 years ago - replies: 6
Tuning to D-G-d-d
A second question! I currently am tuned to D-A-d-d. Does tuning to D-G-d-d put one in a different key, and if so, does anyone know what the chord...
@Rachael started 7 years ago - replies: 3
Building the dulcimer/mandolin based on Musicmaker's plans
I recently case across a set of free mandolin plans from Musicmakers. I was attracted to the elongated teardrop shape and the simplicity of...
@tukanu started 7 years ago - replies: 5
article and video on San Diego dulcimer ensemble
Hey Golden Staters. Our brethren in San Diego got some positive press for the North County Dulcimer Group. Check out the video here:...
@Dusty Turtle started 7 years ago - replies: 0
1.5 fret under middle string ?
Best approach to placing a 1.5 fret just under the middle string on my dulcimer? I had a staple flattened out and glued in for a while for a...
@Glenda Hubbard started 7 years ago - replies: 5
Electric Bass Dulcimer
i would like to build an electric solid body bass dulcimer. Does anyone know of plans that are available? Also, what pickup would you suggest?...
@Carverdw started 7 years ago - replies: 5