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@neill-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
"The markings on the yard stick are harder to read than I expected. The tail ends of the sides terminate at about 31.5 inches. The far end of the..."
@neill-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
"Ken Longfield:
Hi, Neill, I did not mean to scare you. There is potential there for a beautiful instrument. As the bracing is in place I wouldn't bother..."
@neill-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
"Nate:
Hello, Neill
Generally speaking, the back of a dulcimer does not require any bracing, and extra bracing may limit the tone and volume of the..."
@neill-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:
"Thanks for the response. I think the fret board may be among the pile of lumber I attached. I'm really not sure. Would the fret board be a very hard wood..."
@neill-thompson
• one week ago
• comments: 8
Created a new Group discussion "Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer":
Created a new Group discussion "Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer":
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I've done some woodworking but never built an instrument. Although I...
@Neill Thompson one week ago - Comments: 8
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09/29/25 03:49:09PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Neill, 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
09/29/25 07:21:51AM @richard-streib:
Welcome Neill Thompson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is great to have you join us. Best wishes on your dulcimer project and enjoying playing it.