Incredible!! I wonder if you could help me. I want to buy a mountain dulcimer, but I really have no clue what kind I should get. I really like the sound of your dulcimer though. Does the pattern of the holes matter to the sound? Some have hearts and others have more traditional patterns. Or is it the way you tune it that makes the difference? I really am clueless :p I've been looking for one on ebay, but they all have different name. Appalachian, jumbo cherry, applecreek acd 200k?? Help!! :))
I think there should be a YouTube rule requiring that all mountain dulcimer videos disclose the identity of of the dulcimer's builder, the woods used, the date it was completed and its social status within the family of dulcimers owned by the player. Lacking such a rule ... could you comply anyway?
@milnoid Sure! This dulcimer is by Ed Weiss of Ft. Wright, KY. He worked backwards; started with the case and built an instrument to fit. The soundboard is maple, with natural knotholes for soundholes. Everything else is walnut. Ed wanted a full sound from a 3/4 size travel instrument, and I think he did well. I travel for work, and play this one on the road. My full size baritone is nice, but it stays home, and so doesn't get played nearly as much.
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Incredible!! I wonder if you could help me. I want to buy a mountain dulcimer, but I really have no clue what kind I should get. I really like the sound of your dulcimer though. Does the pattern of the holes matter to the sound? Some have hearts and others have more traditional patterns. Or is it the way you tune it that makes the difference? I really am clueless :p I've been looking for one on ebay, but they all have different name. Appalachian, jumbo cherry, applecreek acd 200k?? Help!! :))
mariannethor 2 months ago
I think there should be a YouTube rule requiring that all mountain dulcimer videos disclose the identity of of the dulcimer's builder, the woods used, the date it was completed and its social status within the family of dulcimers owned by the player. Lacking such a rule ... could you comply anyway?
milnoid 5 months ago
@milnoid Sure! This dulcimer is by Ed Weiss of Ft. Wright, KY. He worked backwards; started with the case and built an instrument to fit. The soundboard is maple, with natural knotholes for soundholes. Everything else is walnut. Ed wanted a full sound from a 3/4 size travel instrument, and I think he did well. I travel for work, and play this one on the road. My full size baritone is nice, but it stays home, and so doesn't get played nearly as much.
tjm3 5 months ago
Howdy Tom
this was great can't wait to hear the finished product
stay cool man
Rich
1958wvpicker 6 months ago
I like the Dm, but the Bm is good too. Looking forward to the "final" version.
CTomSmithJr 6 months ago