I've been there. Mudcat 'luthiers' seem more knowledgeable.
My dulcimer is a McSpadden, and I tune it DAA, so it plays in the alto range and above. To my surprise, McSpadden baritone and bass dulcimers are no longer than mine.
So what does it mean that Clyde's dulcimer is noticeably longer?
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