Group Discussions

Cleaning and Preserving

What do you use to clean and preserve the wood of your dulcimer? I've tinkered with enough wood to know that some products are not good for a...
@Sam started 13 years ago - replies: 18

Cleaning An Older Instrument

Thought I'd break this out as methods and products might be different for some cleaning jobs. I'm thinking here, primarily of that old dulcimer...
@Sam started 13 years ago - replies: 10

Minor Repair~Scratches~Dings~Worn Finish

Most wood that has a finish applied has it there for more than one reason. Foremost should probably be to protect the wood and second would be...
@Sam started 13 years ago - replies: 10

Commercial Cleaners/Lubes

Anyone using a commercially sold cleaner or lube for strings and/or fretboards? Here's an example, (click attachment for pic of product) there are...
@Sam started 13 years ago - replies: 4

Watch out for stickers!

I know that many beginner players feel they need to mark the frets with numbers to get started playing. Just be aware that stickers can damage...
@Strumelia started 13 years ago - replies: 6