Plank Dulcimer Build Part 6

Описание: In part 6 of the Plank Dulcimer Build series I cut the fretboard slots with a razor saw and explain an issue with laying out a couple of the fretboard locations.

You can still get in on the #plankdulcimerchallenge the submission deadline has been extended to January 31, 2026. Information below.

Soldier Farms Plank Dulcimer Challenge

Challenge Begins 1/5/2026
Challenge Closes 1/16/2026

The Brief
Build a plank dulcimer based on the plans in this excellent article by Shane Speal:

https://www.cigarboxguitars.com/post/...

Contest Rules

1. Your completed dulcimer must be no larger than 1x4x24 (inches)

Your dulcimer can be made of any wood you choose. I am building my prototype from pine, but my contest entry will not be.

2. Your dulcimer must have:
3 strings
A fretboard
A nut
A bridge
A tailpiece
It must be fretted and tuned

The finish is up to you, as beautiful or eccentric as you choose.

3. Your dulcimer may be a solid body, a hollow body or a chambered body.

4. It must be an acoustic instrument, NO ELECTRONICS.

5 You may use commercial strings, but you must make your tuning pegs. Either carved, or other random hardware, no machine heads.

Comment your channel name and #plankdulcimerchallenge to enter

Video Reveals must show your completed plank dulcimer, strum a few times so we can hear it or learn a tune and play it. Any pics or video of construction is great.

Entries must be received no later than January 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm for your time zone.

Suggested string gauges are as follows Melody .012, Middle .014, Bass. 024. I am using fishing line.

Optional: Just for giggles, upload a short video of you playing air dulcimer with the Challenge hashing #Airplankdulcimer

Prizes

1st $25.00 gift card for cbgitty.com

2nd a handmade dulcimer bag.

3rd a woodturned "forever" pen. (Forever meaning you can replace the cheap stick pen cartridge for as long as you have the pen.

All entries will receive a Soldier Farms sticker and a channel shoutout both on my community page and in contest related videos.


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