My first dulcimer. purchased on line. Expert opinions. Result, "it's a wall hanger". new frets, cut new sound holes to match the "fishtail" design. This one was build by Hughes in the 60's or 70's.
Since the sound box is considerably smaller than my full size Cedar Creek it doesn't have the quality I'm used to. Now that I have build two other dulcimers I want to go back and make some other improvements. I am presently building a tear drop and a second strum stick. Can't stop making like I can't stop playing.
They saw a decoration, you saw a playable instrument and a challenge. Super cool and definitely something to be proud of. Looks great, love to hear how it sounds.
Since the sound box is considerably smaller than my full size Cedar Creek it doesn't have the quality I'm used to. Now that I have build two other dulcimers I want to go back and make some other improvements. I am presently building a tear drop and a second strum stick. Can't stop making like I can't stop playing.
They saw a decoration, you saw a playable instrument and a challenge. Super cool and definitely something to be proud of. Looks great, love to hear how it sounds.
Thanks for sharing,
Nate