Kerrean Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) I have owned an 12/11 songbird for years. I was not real good but loved it. I had a brain bleed awhile back and couldn’t play. Well I’m ready to give it a try but broke a string tuning it. I am totally confused on what to buy. I have had it since 1996 I think. It is the bottom string. Any help will be appreciated. If I can’t do it I’ll sell it but I need to try. Keep in mind I’m in my 70’s and still get a little confused so keep it simple if you reply. Edited October 26, 2022 by Kerrean Added more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoterMan Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 The simplest thing for you to do is contact Chris Foss at Songbird HDs and buy the string(s) you need: Hammered Dulcimers | Hand Crafted Dulcimers | Songbird Dulcimers (songbirdhd.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWL Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I don't have a Songbird tuning chart, but most HDs have a 0.020 or 0.022 as the bottom string. If the string is silver, you want a nickel wound string. If it is gold, you want a bronze wound string. Of course you want loop end strings. You could take the broken string to a music store and have it measured if the store has a micrometer. Or you could ask around and find someone with a micrometer and measure it yourself. But as 0.020 or 0.022 should do just fine. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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