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@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Nate, What glue do you use? I was going to use hide glue but if there is an easier to use glue that is reversable with heat I'd us it. In ukuleles the..."

@dan • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Nate: While I understand that the traditional instrument may be defined more specifically, the featured photo on the Wikipedia article for "scheitholt"..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"While I understand that the traditional instrument may be defined more specifically, the featured photo on the Wikipedia article for "scheitholt" shows an..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"I dont know very much about the actual development of these instruments over time, so I can only speak to the ones I have seen in museums or photos on the..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"The use of linings, both kerfed and non-kerfed, provides a larger gluing area for attaching the top and back to the sides (ribs). I used them in the first..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Well, a can of worms certainly has been opened here. I am in the camp of if it doesn't have a fret board from head to tail it is not a true dulcimer. I know..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"I would be curious to hear from others if they use kerfing. I'm sure plenty of folks prefer to, and there may be other benefits that I'm not considering. I..."

@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"The drawings in the Kimball book show linings, which is why I am considering them. I'm also considering one brace to provide support for fretboard, mostly..."

@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"I have limited experience. I have designed (CAD) and built (variety of skils) many things that are 100X more complex in metal, wood, and plastic. A bit of..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Jack M: Do you use kerfing or lining? I am thinking of using 1/8"X1/4" thick lining just to provide gluing surface for top/bottom. In my opinion that is..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"I agree with Wally that the instrument in the video is very high quality and might not be a realistic goal for a new builder. With that said, it's very..."

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"From your questions, it appears that you are not an experienced luthier. The instrument you have shown us is one requiring a very high skill level. Few of us..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @flyncowboy:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Flyncowboy. It's good too have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. Let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help you..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @flyncowboy:

"Welcome Flyncowboy to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is an active community with a lot of great folks. Let us know if you have..."

@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Thanks, I was thinking of a bridge not being glued and you confirmed that. Ukuleles with plastic strings don't really have a lot of tension and I have seen..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"One key difference between an instrument like an ukulele and the dulcimer you have shown is where the strings are anchored at. Ukulele strings being mounted..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @whispering-tune:

"Post of a list of songs you'd like to play and folks here will direct you to dulcimer tab for them it the tab is available. It would be helpful to know what..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 43
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:

"Jack M: I found this video interesting because I was wondering how a possum board worked. In a YouTube video about the history of dulcimers, early dulcimers..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Lynch Baritone":

"If the bridge is being held in place by string pressure, rather than being glued down or in a slot, then intonation could be almost completely fixed by..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @whispering-tune:

"So glad you joined Whispering Tune. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Great advice from KenL. If you know a song and can pick it out by ear on the..."

@karen-b • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Lynch Baritone":

"Thank you all. I think the bottom line from your comments is that it will likely make a difference in intonation but I can compensate with changes to the nut..."

@whispering-tune • 2 months ago • comments: 522
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Thank you for the kind and warm welcome! I have a dulcimer with .5, 1.5, and 6.5 frets, and I'm looking to find some direction on how to get the songs I..."

@beth-t • 2 months ago • comments: 49
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty: In the Sweet By and By/Battle Cry of Freedom baritone dulcimer medley

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Lynch Baritone":

"Karen, everything people have said here is accurate. However, you cannot harm the dulcimer by putting on lighter strings for a standard tuning and trying it..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Lynch Baritone":

"Karen, due to the thicker strings used on a baritone, I suggest putting on a new nut and bridge. I don't remember if Dave spent a lot of time adjusting the..."

@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 43
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:

"I found this video interesting because I was wondering how a possum board worked. In a YouTube video about the history of dulcimers, early dulcimers were..."

@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Thanks Nate ! Very useful info. I think in terms of ukulele with spruce top so what you say makes sense for a hardwood top. You taught me a new term..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Lynch Baritone":

"Karen B: I have a beautiful David Lynch baritone dulcimer that doesn’t get much use. Can I restring as a standard without affecting intonation? Thanks!..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"If you make a very large bridge like the one shown in the video, you may not need any bracing at all, since the bridge itself distributes the force over such..."

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Pine Cones:

"Growing up in Canada I thought pine trees were a northern,Canadian thing...very surprised on my first trip south of the border,Georgia,Florida has pines plus..."

@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Lynch Baritone":

"I have a folkroots I've turned into a baritone (A E a)...low A and E,wound,high a,some thick unwound string(017?)...it took a couple of months for it to..."

@jack-m • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Ken, thanks ! Small closely knit community At least now I know the original. I have time tonight to look at my books. I am thinking of very light..."

@karen-b • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "David Lynch Baritone":

"I have a beautiful David Lynch baritone dulcimer that doesn’t get much use. Can I restring as a standard without affecting intonation? Thanks!"

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"Another quick thought is that the shape of his bridge may have distributed the downward string pressure across the top negating the need for top bracing...."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:

"The dulcimer you are looking at was made by Kurt Simerman. I've repaired a few of Janene's dulcimers but I don't think the Simerman was one of them. I need..."

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