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My converted cardboard dulcimer

Posted by Dave Lynas on June 17, 2016 at 7:09am

I got this at a rummage sale for 3$. I replaced the cardboard with Cedar and White Pine. I added a spine under the fretboard to straighten the fretboard. It worked! I added the pickin pocket too.

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Dave Lynas June 19, 2016 at 9:39pm

Fun to find things Andries. Like meeting you friend! Thanks.
A.D.EKER June 19, 2016 at 9:10am

It dont need to cost a hole lot of money all the time most often the fast and cheap things give the most fun!
Dave Lynas June 19, 2016 at 6:34am

In my world, it's hard to find a 5$ guitar. 25$ is the going rate for a wall hanger. I can get a small milk shake for 3$ AGP...
AGP # June 19, 2016 at 12:47am

"Cool Buy Dave", ya don't get much for 3 bucks these days !!!
Dave Lynas June 17, 2016 at 10:05pm

I saw several cardboard dulcimers at Dulcimer day in Duluth where I was set up as a vender this year. The promoter used them as rentals for participants that didn't have one. Mine must have come from this same event years ago.
Gary W aka Rev. Bluejeans June 17, 2016 at 9:32pm

So what's left of the $3 purchase? ;-). I guess the fretboard, tuners and old strings. Bet it's happy to have a new better life with you!
Dave Lynas June 17, 2016 at 4:22pm

Thanks James, Jim, Uncle. I didn't have the right strings today, so no plunking. But tomorrow for sure. Strawberries are ripe! Yummy! I played a little with the old strings but they are the wrong sizes.
James O Lunsford June 17, 2016 at 4:14pm

Dave you done a fine job on it Looks great that Cedar top go na sound great. looking forward to hearing it.
Jim Morris June 17, 2016 at 4:07pm

Nicely done Dave. Looks like we got a dulcimer thing goin' on!
Uncle John June 17, 2016 at 12:41pm

Looks dandy!

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