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@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 37
Liked a group discussions item created by @jack-m: Fret Position
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@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:
"Thanks Nate,
I thought they would show those in a calculator but nooooo. I'll play with it tomorrow. I have the 6.5 position but after listening to some..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 37
Created a new Group discussion "Fret Position":
Created a new Group discussion "Fret Position":
"Using Stewmac's fret position calculator for dulcimer I don't see 1.5 and 6.5 frets listed. Are 1.5 and 6.5 frets literally halfway between their neighbors?..."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Ken Longfield:
Here a couple photos of the dulcimer I mentioned below. It is based on the dulcimers made by Charles N. Prichard in Huntington, WV. All the..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"I was wondering about flat sawn maple or butternut for the top. I can' find either of those in quartersawn
Today I drove a couple hours east to Amish..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"found this video which shows braces in a Kurt Simerman dulcimer being built Kurt Simerman: Dulcimer Maker
It doesn't show enough to determine exact..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Sorry, I find this particular venue hard to follow at times. Titebond would be a lot easier!
John C. Knopf:
Jack, this is John, not Nate. I've built..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Returned from my wood hunting trip. Managed to find about 12' of 8/4 X 6 quarter sawn walnut that is quite beautiful albeit pricey. The search for a..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"definition - "The mountain dulcimer is a fretted, zither-family folk instrument native to the Appalachian region of the United States, typically featuring a..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Nate, What glue do you use? I was going to use hide glue but if there is an easier to use glue that is reversable with heat I'd us it.
In ukuleles the..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"The drawings in the Kimball book show linings, which is why I am considering them. I'm also considering one brace to provide support for fretboard, mostly..."
@jack-m
• one month ago
• comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"I have limited experience. I have designed (CAD) and built (variety of skils) many things that are 100X more complex in metal, wood, and plastic. A bit of..."