My first dulcimer now completed

[peter]

I've recently completed my first ever mountain dulcimer. The design was in the book "Making Wooden Folk Instruments" by Dennis Waring.

The body is from American Cherry and the fingerboard is from Walnut. I used banjo fretwire and machine heads.

I do have a few photographs but can't seem to get them uploaded - any clues ?

Regards

Peter

[Dick Glasgow]

Congratulations Peter! ;D

It must be a wonderful feeling to play an instrument that you have actually made yourself.

I played a Comb & Paper one day .... that I put together myself!
But somehow, I don't think that counts!

For photos I find the easiest way is to join either:

Photobucket

or

Webshots

Good Luck.

I look forward to seeing those photos.

Cheers
Dick

[peter]

Thanks for the tips Dick, here goes



You're so right the moment when the first sound came from it was quite special. The action is still a bit on the high side so a bit of settling in to do yet, then learn how to play it.

While that's going on the next project will be a hammered dulcimer to Charlie Alm's design, starting soon

Kind regards and a very Happy New Year

Peter

[Dick Glasgow]

Great looking instrument Peter. Well done indeed.

& you say you knocked that up in just an afternoon eh!

So I reckon it'll probably take you maybe a whole day to make the Hammered Dulcimer then! ;D



But seriously, the best of luck with your next project! I'm afraid I just don't have the patience to make things.

Anyway, I'm glad you got the photos sorted out too.

Cheers
Dick