General advice on various aspects of appalachian dulcimer construction. 35 pp.
113-100
$14.00
BOOK OF: HAMMERS - A COMPLETE KIT FOR BUILDING DULCIMER HAMMERS
by W. Wells Johnson, Jr.
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This unique package provides everything you'll need to make your own hammers! Includes the wood: maple blanks for the hammers and exotic woods for the handles, as well as leather strips to attach to the hammers. The instruction book is simple but thorough and includes design templates and patterns for 9" and 8" hammers. Comb-bound.
677-1
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$40.00
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CONSTRUCTING THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
by Dean Kimball
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Kimball does a very thorough job of showing how to make this unique instrument. There are many diagrams and photos, as well as fret tables, finish information, playing instructions, and a history of the mountain dulcimer. 102 pp.
08-47
$14.95
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DULCIMER MAKER: THE CRAFT OF HOMER LEDFORD
by R. Gerald Alvey, new foreword by Ron Pen
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The reissue of this classic book celebrates the work of a master craftsman and musician. A legend among dulcimer makers, Ledford is known for his innovative but traditional craftmanship. Both a biography and step-by-step guide to dulcimer making. With 63 photos. Second ed., revised. 197 pp.
on order, expected arrival date unknown
542-81
$19.95
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HOW TO BUILD A HAMMERED DULCIMER
by Phillip Mason
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Construct a strong, responsive instrument with a minimum of tools and fancy materials. In print since 1975, Mason's book also shows you how to make a hardshell case, hammers and a folding stand. He finishes with tuning and playing fundamentals. 28 pp.
08-23
$8.95
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THE ART OF TAP TUNING - HOW TO BUILD GREAT SOUND INTO INSTRUMENTS
by Roger H. Siminoff
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Book/DVD pack. Explains tap tuning and how to use it to obtain the very best tonal qualities when building acoustic string instruments. Begins with a treatise on musical acoustics and takes you through the various steps in the process of tuning the soundboard, backboard, and air chamber of an instrument. Includes an exploration of the tools and equipment needed, methods to excite tones in the instrument, how to make necessary changes, and how to achieve consistency and repeatability. Focuses on tap tuning as it relates to mandolins, guitars, banjos, violins, ukuleles, dulcimers, more. The DVD includes demonstrations of the acoustic phenomena described in the text. 48 pp.
49-331478
$34.95
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