Group Discussions
7+ Fret
I took a dulcimer to a luthier used by all of the local music stores. He has added frets for me on several occasions. Oops! Instead of an 8+...
@Don Grundy started 8 years ago - replies: 18
optimum wood thickness
what do you as builders prefer the wood thickness to be on your dulcimers? I realize the type of wood and the grain has some bearing on it
@Bill Robison started 8 years ago - replies: 3
hand turned noters
A couple of years ago, I came across a site selling really beautiful hand-turned noters and bought one. I'd like to give some out for Christmas...
@Jim Soltis started 8 years ago - replies: 13
New strings
I am getting ready to replace my strings for the first time. Looking for size(thickness) and brand recommendations. If it makes any difference, I...
@YeahSureOK started 8 years ago - replies: 3
Clamps for building
I want some suggestions for clamps for dulcimer building...where to buy them, how many dnd which ones
@Lorraine started 8 years ago - replies: 12
Using a collar stay as a plectrum
Lately, I've been using a collar stay some for strumming. It's a light and fast plectrum. Anybody else using a collar stay with which to strum?
@Robin Thompson started 8 years ago - replies: 8
Bocs Cân Idris – A new traditional instrument!
I'm running a fretted zither making project at present in our village and have around half a dozen local folks designing...
@Robin Clark started 8 years ago - replies: 24
Non-toxic Finishes for dulcimers?
Hello Everyone! Is there any non-toxic finishes you would recommend using for a dulcimer? I was thinking of trying out shellac but I’ve never used...
@haleymuse started 8 years ago - replies: 8
Jethro Amburgey Chronology
I've been collecting notes from the various Amburgey dulcimers I've encountered in person, as well as the various notes that people have included...
@Clockdr started 8 years ago - replies: 6
Small Octave dulcimer plans or measurements
i’d like to try building an octave dulcimer and am wondering if anyone knows where I might find plans or measurements. Thanks! Dave
@Davesterino started 8 years ago - replies: 9