I am thinking about purchasing a Frank Hodges, Boone North Carolina dulcimer and was wondering about the bottom construction for stringing. It has a large knob on the bottom where all the strings loop around the knob and since I only have a photo and am new at stringing, I didn't know if that would keep the strings spaced properly. It's a 70's peg head and I have see seen many pics of vintage dulcimers but not with the large knob on the bottom. I'm afraid it may be difficult to string and hold spacing. Thanks for helping.
Would anyone know how to contact Kris Hansen. Just would like to compliment her about our well crafted dulcimer that she made back in 1981. Could not find any current info and thought someone may know her personally. Thanks.
Hi Weaver, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Welcome Mountainweaver to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn, to ask questions and to make wonderful dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
On a dulcimer without the 6+ fret, what is the best chord to substitute in dadd tuning with no capo? Thanks for your advise.
I am thinking about purchasing a Frank Hodges, Boone North Carolina dulcimer and was wondering about the bottom construction for stringing. It has a large knob on the bottom where all the strings loop around the knob and since I only have a photo and am new at stringing, I didn't know if that would keep the strings spaced properly. It's a 70's peg head and I have see seen many pics of vintage dulcimers but not with the large knob on the bottom. I'm afraid it may be difficult to string and hold spacing. Thanks for helping.
Kris is now Kris Jackson. Seekingvintage@hughes.net. I have two of hers she sold me recently.
Hi everyone,
Would anyone know how to contact Kris Hansen. Just would like to compliment her about our well crafted dulcimer that she made back in 1981. Could not find any current info and thought someone may know her personally. Thanks.
Hi Weaver, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
Welcome Mountainweaver to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great place to learn, to ask questions and to make wonderful dulcimer friends. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
Hey Mountainweaver, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
Welcome to FOTMD Mountainweaver. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."