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I can also mark out for the 6 1/2 extra fret for the dulci scale.
I know this is kinda off-topic, but what exactly is the function of that 6 1/2 fret?
You can use Fretfind2D, it is web-based so works fine in mac. When you print, specify multi page pdf, and it prints out a tidy little template all ready to go. Highlight the frets you want to use (think twice, highlight once) and you are in business. I think you'll get more accurate placement that way, especially if you use a pointy pencil.
fretfind asks lots of questions (number of strings, width of fingerboard, etc.) but you don't really need to specify that if you don't want to.
http://www.fretfind.ekips.org/2d/standard.php
But to actually answer your question, yes you can use the fret spacing off your existing fingerboard, and leave off the non-dulcimer frets. Just be sure your bridge is the right distance from the nut (twice the octave fret distance.)
Actually Tres, the 6th fret on the middle string is the "flattened" 7th note as used in the the A7 chord in Dmaj key, likewise the 6th fret on the melody string gives you the 7th note for a D7 chord. The 6 1/2 fret completes the major scale on the melody string, being the Db in the D major scale to which the dulcimer is normally tuned, others would disagree, but I believe this was the sole purpose of its addition. I never understood why the 6th fret note was originally included and the actual note of the scale was not. As a side note, I don't like the look of the frets with both the 6th and 6 1/2 frets. The 4 frets together just looks unnatural to me, like 4 black keys on a piano, so you'll notice that on some of my vintage looking builds I leave off the 6th fret, since it isn't in the scale anyways.
What can I say? The amount of help that shows up in here is just amazing!! I have learned so much in the short time I've been a member. The fretfind2d thing is just great , and just what I needed. With a tool like that, I can build with confidence that I at least started out on the right track! Thanks again for all of the comments and advise, very much appreciated.
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