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Permalink Reply by Richard Sanabia on November 5, 2011 at 4:36am

Why not two or three dulcimers? Each fretted differently.

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on November 5, 2011 at 7:29am

This looks like a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

Permalink Reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague on November 6, 2011 at 5:58am

We-ellll,

You could also combine these with Second Strings TM. The idea is that you can use ANY string from a standard set of strings as the second string.

We could make a mint!

Permalink Reply by Mark Bliss on November 6, 2011 at 7:52pm

LOL!

Alright guys, it may not have any practical use, I dont know. Just thought I'd throw it out there as it intrigued me.

First, Richard, I didnt intend it as a Dulcimer only idea.

John, you may be right, I just thought I would add it as an idea for experimental builders. This is after all supposed to be where the "freaks hang out" right?

Oily, I dont know what to say, that idea just floors me. How about a roll of .009 for use in all positions? No wait, I have it!!!! Tapered strings!

 

Seriously though, what if you could install the channel as a nut/first fret and have the height options to easily swap out for low action or slide action? Maybe?

I just found it interesting and had never seen it before.