Group Discussions

Fretboard Thickness ?

Hi Everyone!I've seen some dulcimers that only have a fretboard that is a 1/2" thick, I also seetheCedar Creek dulcimerkits only have a 1/2" thick...
@Ronald R Eaches started 10 years ago - replies: 4

"Heritage" is finished!

I just finished building my all-wormy-chestnut dulcimer, and have named it "Heritage". I named it that because the wood that it's made from came...
@John C. Knopf started 10 years ago - replies: 7

Sound deference between a teardrop and a hourglass dulcimer?

Hi EveryoneI have a question concerning thesound deference between a teardrop and a hourglass dulcimer. I have made three dulcimers, one teardrop,...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 18

Red Oak ?

Hi EveryoneI'm getting ready to make another dulcimer, has anyone here ever madea dulcimerout of all red oak? If so how did it sound?Or is red oak...
@Ronald R Eaches started 10 years ago - replies: 8

The Outcome Of Planning Wood Down To 1/8"

Hi EveryoneIn a previous post, I ask about planning wood down to .125 ( 1/8) I was told not to do it that the wood would blowup.I have a new Dewalt...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 8

Nut And Bridge Slot ?

Hi All !I have another question, how do you all cut your slots for the nut and bridge ? With a table saw or on a router table?ThanksRon
@Ronald R Eaches started 10 years ago - replies: 10

nut/bridge depth

Just received my "mountain dulcimer hardware kit" (tuners, bridge/nut, fret wire, anchor pins, strings) from Folkcraft. I'm building a cigar box...
@Jim Damico started 11 years ago - replies: 10

fretboard sequence?

Looking through all the discussions and other info on the internet, it looks like the sequence while making my fretboard will be something like...
@Jim Damico started 11 years ago - replies: 5

String tension calculations

Over at the Banjo Hangout I saw a posting for a string tension calculator and a brochure of string tension for D'addario strings. I thought the...
@Ken Longfield started 10 years ago - replies: 5

Need Help With Bracing.

Hi EveryoneIts me again with another question, Im ready to start my first hourglass dulcimer from scratch. My question is about bracing the back,...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 7

Pre-made Fretboards?

So, I am in the early /preliminary stages of building a new dulcimer, (the wood is being shipped as we speak, yay! ), and I have several exact...
@Bob started 10 years ago - replies: 10

Well it’s finished.

Hi Everyone, And Merry Christmas! Well its finished, I just completed my hourglass dulcimer. I have two others but this things sounds grate! I...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 8

My hourglass dulcimer size, does this sound about right ?

Hi EveryoneI have a quick question, Im putting together my first made from scratch hourglass dulcimer.I have the sides glued to the scroll head and...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 13

Need Help With Thickness Of Wood.

Hi EveryoneI need a little help, I have some wood that came from Folkcraft, its for the sound board and the back of a hourglass dulcimer that Im...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 17

Flat Peg Head Degree ?

Hi everyone.Im wanting to make a dulcimer with a flat peg head, could anyone tell me what degree the peg head should tilt back from the fret...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 4

A Stupid Question?

This may be a stupid question but; what is the normal number of frets to put on a mountain dulcimer? I was having trouble finding a piece of ebony...
@Iain James Craig started 11 years ago - replies: 6

Poplar Wood For Dulcimer ?

From what I have read on here, it looks like several use poplar wood to make dulcimers. How do you finish the poplar, do you stain it or...
@Ronald R Eaches started 11 years ago - replies: 6

Dulcimer/lap steel hybrid

Yesterday I asked question in chat room it anyone ever heard of a lap steel dulcimer. lol Today I googled playing dulcimer like a steel guitar...
@Caleb Dan Bennett started 11 years ago - replies: 6

Go-Bar Deck

I will be starting my first Delcimer after Santa arrives. I recently found FOTMD and it is a great site. In my research, I have found many...
@Bob Nelson started 11 years ago - replies: 8

wah-wah sound

Not sure if this is a dulcimer problem or a playing problem.Now that I have my new dulcimer strung, I've been learning "Ode to Joy" on the melody...
@Jim Damico started 11 years ago - replies: 8