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Comment by Habanera Hal on August 17, 2012 at 2:57pm

Thanks guys!  UJ - the fretting is based on this thread: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/dulciworld/forum/topics/what-ab... with four strings, open tuning.  Funny thing is, I was originally going to use a "standard" diatonic fretting, then just as I was about to cut the first fret slot, changed my mind, thinking I should try something different.  Figured if it didn't work I could always add the other chromatic frets.

Turns out, I can actually PLAY this one! 

Comment by Mark Lillo on August 17, 2012 at 2:54pm

Nice work Hal, the headstock looks great! I really like the wood grain.

Comment by Dave Lynas on August 17, 2012 at 2:48pm

Just freeking beautiful. Highest order of WOW!

Comment by Uncle John on August 17, 2012 at 1:03pm

It looks great, Hal.  Beautiful woods and work.  ?But dulcimers are usually 3 strings.?   Looks diatonically fretted.

Comment by Habanera Hal on August 17, 2012 at 10:32am

I meant "veneers"

Comment by Habanera Hal on August 17, 2012 at 10:31am

Thanks!  I literally just finished it today, that's why I haven't trimmed the strings, LOL.  I've just recently started adding venners to my builds - they can be a challenge to fill and get flat, but this one came out nice. I wish the pictures did it justice.

Comment by Bluesheart on August 17, 2012 at 9:57am

Beautiful stuff Hal!!!