Beginners Dulcimer – Banjo Lemonade

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- March 24, 2022 at 11:26 am #13462
  John B
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  Mandy, Just wanted to ask your opinion of a Dulcimer for beginners. VSL 25.5 Spruce.
  
  Thank you!
- March 28, 2022 at 10:18 am #13488
  Mandy
  Keymaster
  Hey John, I know zero about those. But honestly I’d start with a cardboard one from backyard instruments. It’s well under $100 and I can attest to that being a quality fretboard. That way you don’t have much of an investment. I’d say get the Folkcraft one if you are adventurous with building – but it’s a 27” vsl.
  
  But – it’s awesome you are interested in dulcimer!
  - March 28, 2022 at 7:38 pm #13498
    Jane G
    Moderator
    What Mandy said, I’d second that !!
- April 5, 2022 at 10:39 am #13557
  Lorrie w
  Participant
  Ok…so….when playing the 10 11 12 th frets…how do you get a clear sound…?
  - April 5, 2022 at 12:09 pm #13568
    Mandy
    Keymaster
    Hey Lorrie,
    
    When playing those frets you need to be sure you are very close to the fret when pressing it down. Also if the action is too high at the bridge you may want to sand it lightly down on a piece of sandpaper (if it’s high feeling).
- April 5, 2022 at 1:14 pm #13569
  Lorrie w
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  - April 5, 2022 at 1:19 pm #13571
    Jason
    Keymaster
    That looks pretty high to me, which could make the notes up high sound out of tune.
- April 5, 2022 at 1:18 pm #13570
  Lorrie w
  Participant
  Yep..to high…i will sand down a smidge.
  
  Thankx Mandy..
- April 5, 2022 at 1:37 pm #13572
  Lorrie w
  Participant
  Thankx jason…
  
  I’ll get to it….after the plumber leaves…
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