03/05/14 10:06:10PM @stewart-mccormick:
Yeah, in all honesty, it still sounds warm and full! After breaking it in a little, it really resonates throughout the body. And I found out what you mean by tuning it a little sharp, so I've adjusted my playing to muting the sharp A, when I strum it open... I will be posting more videos but I recently changed laptops and haven't got a chance to download a few good recording apps!
I somehow missed these when first posted. Glad to see it arrived ok. Sounds like you have got the hand of the quite different fret lay out. The old timers tuned to their ear, whether it was a good ear or not . It was fun to get the chance to work on such a nice old instrument.
Kevin.
03/04/14 11:44:12PM @stewart-mccormick:
Yes sir! The album should have a little of the story... I've been trying to load a video up but I'm running in difficulties on my end, with my phone. But I'll find a way! She sounds good for her age! And even with the headstock, still light as a feather! Just beautiful...
Yeah, in all honesty, it still sounds warm and full! After breaking it in a little, it really resonates throughout the body. And I found out what you mean by tuning it a little sharp, so I've adjusted my playing to muting the sharp A, when I strum it open... I will be posting more videos but I recently changed laptops and haven't got a chance to download a few good recording apps!
I somehow missed these when first posted. Glad to see it arrived ok. Sounds like you have got the hand of the quite different fret lay out. The old timers tuned to their ear, whether it was a good ear or not . It was fun to get the chance to work on such a nice old instrument.
Kevin.
Yes sir! The album should have a little of the story... I've been trying to load a video up but I'm running in difficulties on my end, with my phone. But I'll find a way! She sounds good for her age! And even with the headstock, still light as a feather! Just beautiful...
Great photos Steward. Is that new peg head and pegs on the dulcimer? Looks nice all strung up. How does it play and sound?
Ken
'The dulcimer sings a sweet song."