Erick Vitalis Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I just bought a fixer upper lap dulcimer and need to replace the nut and the bridge. Both the nut and bridge are gone. I have replacement nut blanks, but for the life of me I can't find any information on the placement and spacing of the strings for the new nut. This is a 4 string dulcimer with a 1 3/8 inch wide fret board. Where do I cut the new slots? Any help would be appreciated. EV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoterMan Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I inset both the outside Melody string and the Bass string 1/8" in from the edge of the fret board no matter how wide. Put the middle drone half way between those two. Put the inner Melody string 1/8" in from the outer Melody string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Vitalis Posted August 13, 2021 Author Share Posted August 13, 2021 Thanks, that's what I needed. EV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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