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Fret Position Reference For Mountain Dulcimers And Other Diatonic Instruments
Sheet Music For Dulcimer Instructional Books For Dulcimer Dulcimer Recordings Manuscript Paper/Reference Books For Dulcimer Accessory Items For Dulcimer Videos For Dulcimer Dulcimers	Fret Position Reference For Mountain Dulcimers And Other Diatonic Instruments 206 pages, Item number 1340001DX, $12.95 Figuring out "where the frets go" is one of the trickiest things about building a lap dulcimer. Our handy reference guide has detailed charts that show fret placement for every scale length from eight inches to thirty-two inches, in quarter-inch increments.   There are charts for diatonic dulcimer (with optional 1 1/2, 6 1/2, 8 1/2,and 13 1/2 frets, as well as charts for chromatic dulcimers.   All charts show the exact locations (to the thousandth of an inch) for the nut, bridge, and thirty-seven frets. Each fret location is identified three ways: 1) inches to previous fret; 2) inches to nut; 3) inches to bridge.   This 200-page book is the ultimate reference for any builder of Appalachian dulcimers. The authors of the book are the luthiers at Folkcraft Instruments, one of the oldest dulcimer-building companies in the world. Folkcraft is renowned for having "true" fretboards, and this set of charts will put your instruments on the path to playing each note in tune.   This groundbreaking volume has information on how to: 1) measure fret slots; 2) cut fret slots; 3) install frets; 4) dress and level frets; 5) adjust the action; and 6) accurately intonate the finished fretboard. There are 194 individual fret spacing charts, each on its own page. There's even a section on tools and supplies.   Don't spend all that time and money building a dulcimer that doesn't play in tune. With this book you'll be able to build the "perfect" dulcimer for your next project, and have an instrument that sounds great! Product Format: Reference Book Publisher: This piece was published by Folkcraft Instruments, Inc.. How to purchase this item: To purchase "Fret Position Reference For Mountain Dulcimers And Other Diatonic Instruments", just click on the "Click to Buy!" button above. You will then have the option of placing your order online or ordering by mail or fax. Return Policy: This product may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, excluding shipping charges.	Quick Search Manage My Account Log In (Optional) Track An Order Free Downloads Make An Account

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