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I built my first dulcimer from a kit, from Cripple Creek Dulcimer in Manitou Springs, CO in late 2007 (the one on the far left). I have been playing ever since the build was done in early 2008. Self taught as it were. Love to sit on the porch swing when it's warm enough and strum away.
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Howdy! Thanks for the welcome. I'll look forward to learning more about mountain dulcimers.
I've been reading about mountain dulcimers and done a lot of looking for a 1st instrument.
I found a 2001 McSpadden, built by Larry McSpadden. Do you know anything about this era McSpadden or could you let me know who might be a good member to talk to? This is an hourglass design 4 string. Label indicates it is an M12-S. I contacted McSpadden and they gave me the following specs:
The M12 series dulcimers used a laminate back with solid wood otherwise. You are correct that this dulcimer is made of walnut except for the top which is spruce.
The overall length of this dulcimer is 36 inches. The width at the upper bout is 5 ¾ inches, the lower bout is 7. The VSL is 28 ½. The depth of the body is 1 ¾ and the fretboard stands 1 inch above that.
It looks in great shape from pics (see attached photo) but it's about 5 hours away. I'm somewhat concerned that it has a laminated walnut back and it appears that it has 20 frets (including what looks like "0", 6-1/2 and 13-1/2 frets). Any comments on laminated back and fretting or other comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, John
Thanks for the welcome Jim, this is a lovely group, I have been so warmly welcomed. I have only just worked out how the board works! I did reply to everyone - but on my own page!
Thank you for the welcome, Jim! I'm looking forward to learning a lot, and appreciate all the friendly and helpful people who seem to abound in this site.
Hope you're staying safe and warm! Thanks again,
Fumble Fingers (Mary)
Thanks for the welcome waiting for my first dulcimer to arrive from the States
Thank you, sir. It's nice to be here. I'm looking forward to all of the great information and friendly exchanges.
No, there's no groups around that I know of. Before this virus hit I'd go to Morgantown to a gathering I helped put together. Wartz n All. We always had a great time. Maybe we will be able to meet again in 2021.
If you want to meet sometime early next year, we could do some jammin'.
Jim
Your town is about 45 minutes from me. I live in the South Hills. Are there any Dulcimer groups near Pittsburgh in the south areas
