To answer all the string source questions, buy a set of dulcimer strings. Alternatively, use the 3 smallest strings of a acoustic guitar string set and follow this video to install them. The other 3 strings are not used here. If you make this thing yourself, get the strings from Stewart MacDonald guitar shop at the same time you buy your tuners and fret wire from them. They also have wood for the top and back, but it is expensive and not made for this instrument, but can be adapted.
Nah, don't listen to the above comment about the thick bass strings he used, ha ha!! (unless of course you've got a sense of adventure , which I do too, and in which case Go for it!!! ) But anyhow; go ahead and use a dulcimer set of steel strings for starters! Enjoy!
To answer all the string source questions, buy a set of dulcimer strings. Alternatively, use the 3 smallest strings of a acoustic guitar string set and follow this video to install them. The other 3 strings are not used here. If you make this thing yourself, get the strings from Stewart MacDonald guitar shop at the same time you buy your tuners and fret wire from them. They also have wood for the top and back, but it is expensive and not made for this instrument, but can be adapted.
these are so wonderful
Great video. What strings should I buy to make this?
i'm building one of these at the moment - just need to know what strings to buy!!??
Wonderful videos! I have a strumstick and seemed to have lost my bridge; I could make one and could you tell me the dimensions of it? Thanks
I would love to build this but need to know what strings I need to buy.
the thickest bass string you can find
Nah, don't listen to the above comment about the thick bass strings he used, ha ha!! (unless of course you've got a sense of adventure , which I do too, and in which case Go for it!!! ) But anyhow; go ahead and use a dulcimer set of steel strings for starters! Enjoy!
How much would i have to pay to get you to make me one
Hi!! A cuestion, what is de tick the strings? tanks!!