I recently found the DIY Mountain Dulcimer Kit from Jaromin. I decided I need to build one. During this video, I put it together and play dulcimer for the first time. This is a really neat kit.

Intro & Overview - 0:00
Building & Finishing - 0:43
Assembly Process - 2:51
First Play Acoustic - 5:25
First Play Electric - 6:21
Conclusion - 6:57

You can buy the kit here: https://jaromin.com/shop/

See more DIY Musical Projects here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwIixlr7C6KUbPfAgFP6Sn4D46L0i0CQD

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Comment by A.D.EKER on April 20, 2022 at 3:42am

Is That you on your Mountain Banjo ??  and did you use a piezo?

Comment by Poorness Studios on April 18, 2022 at 11:27am

Umm... I'm not quite ready to attempt that one yet John.

Comment by Uncle John on April 18, 2022 at 10:59am

Thanks, Kale. Can you please post a video of yourself playing 'Stairway to Heaven' on the dulcimer?

Comment by Poorness Studios on April 18, 2022 at 10:29am

Sounds like you had a good experience on that first build John. Thanks for checking this one out.

Comment by Uncle John on April 18, 2022 at 10:25am

That thing looks and sound pretty!   And EEe Lectric.   And a good name!  First inster munt I ever built was as lap dulcimer.I did not know then how or if I could buy strings and tuners on line.  This was back circa 1995 and I think Lincoln was president.   I found a luthier and bought some used frets and tuners.  The dulcimer came out about a C-.   So it was one of the best things I ever did!!

I just painted the neck, fretboard and FLAT toothpick frets on a dulcimer tuned CBg two string inspired by Matt Borczon and his banjo. .  Round toothpicks did not work out well, but the flat ones seem good. Hope to string it up in a couple days.  Got submarine races for tomorrow, so not tomorrow.

Comment by Poorness Studios on April 18, 2022 at 9:26am

Thanks Matthew. I think it's gonna be a lot of fun.

Comment by Matthew Borczon on April 18, 2022 at 9:23am

great video!! I like the sound of that!!

Comment by Poorness Studios on April 18, 2022 at 8:29am

Thanks Doug. I think it's gonna be a fun instrument to experiment with.

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on April 18, 2022 at 7:49am

Cool build Kale! Looks great with the red body. Mountain dulcimers are one the quiet side, so the pickup is essential if you want to play with other instruments. Good call on that mod! Looks like a fun project.

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