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Hi all,

I have always wanted to play and want a hammered dulcimer. I'd like
to know which is the best kind to buy that is in the mid to low price
range. I have love the way the hammered dulcimer sounds. Any help
and guidance would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tara




Sun Jul 1, 2007 5:10 am

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Hi all, I have always wanted to play and want a hammered dulcimer. I'd like to know which is the best kind to buy that is in the mid to low price range. I...
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Jul 1, 2007
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Hi, I started out with a 12/11 Songbird. Then as I in proved, I upgraded to a 17/16/8. Make sure you purchase one that is built by well known pros. Go on the...
Tom Barber
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Jul 1, 2007
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When I was looking to buy a hammered dulcimer, I read up as much as I could on the subject, and as I like to play mainly popular music, I decided on a...
George Polkowski
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Jul 2, 2007
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I had a piano background and so I was confused when I first started to play hammered dulcimer. But after adjusting to the key arrangement, I would not want a...
MaryAnne Mathews
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Jul 2, 2007
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Dear Tara - my suggestion is to either buy a used dulcimer made by a well-known maker, like Master Works or Derrogie (spelling?) or buy new from them. If you...
Elizabeth
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Jul 16, 2007
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Actually there are a couple of options: 1. If you get lucky you might find a used hammer dulcimer but you've got to watch the price carefully. An inexpensive...
James Rathbun
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Jul 17, 2007
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James - are you in Rochester, NY? James Rathbun <dulcidude@...> wrote: Actually there are a couple of options: 1. If you get lucky you might find a...
Betty Smits
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Jul 20, 2007
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Grand Rapids Michigan...
James Rathbun
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Jul 21, 2007
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I see. I noticed the unusual spelling of your last name. I met a coronet player in Rochester, I think his name was also James, so I thought you might be the...
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Jul 21, 2007
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From what 'ol crusty Leo, our resident historian said, Rathbun is the "pure" spelling of the name. Rathburn, Rayburn and such were spellings people finally...
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Jul 23, 2007
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