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Alternatives to Seagull Merlin Dulcimer?
Hi all.
Can anyone recommend alternatives to a Seagull Merlin? Preferably something that can be played with a strap and, uh, stay in tune for more than 5 seconds. I'm fine with a custom instrument and am willing to pay for a luthier to make something. Thanks in advance. |
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I suggest shopping the idea around to local builders. The Merlin is a cool little thing but it has some obvious drawbacks like body volume, string break angles, fretboard radius, machine head quality, number of frets, and balance. In a new build, a good luthier could solve all those things.
For what it's worth, I added a strap buttons (yes, the butt end one has a very short screw to avoid the string ferrules), and it stays in tune. Last edited by Mooh; 06-08-2022 at 04:26 AM. |
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I have a Woodrow, made in Asheville. Very nice. It looks like the founder passed away and they're not taking orders right now, but you might find one:
https://thewoodrow.com/
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A friend of ours has played a Walkabout for years. It sounds good and she doesn't seem to spend a lot of time tuning.
D.H. https://olympiadulcimercompany.com/ |
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