I had a D strumstick that I thought was a G because I had it lying around for years and I didn’t know before I rediscovered it and I finally tuned it correctly today and I love it even more
If they could combine the G and the D strumsticks together into one, 6-string instrument, then you'd have a guitar-dulcimer, or 'guitcimer' if you will. Add chromatic frets, and you'd have a mountain-style guitar!
If they could combine the G and the D strumsticks together into one, 6-string instrument, then you'd have a guitar-dulcimer, or 'guitcimer' if you will. Add chromatic frets, and you'd have a mountain-style guitar!
I have the D and it is great - 200 bucks for an American made instrument is fantastic!! We play 'throwed stones' and do other sixtys psycodelic music like sunshine superman with the stick. It is awesome and has the Gawk factor you need if you play in the street.
If they could combine the G and the D strumsticks together into one, 6-string instrument, then you'd have a guitar-dulcimer, or 'guitcimer' if you will. Add chromatic frets, and you'd have a mountain-style guitar!
This is an ancient instrument, found in many cultures. Check out Mongolian folk music, you will see a very similar instrument. I have a strum stick, and find it to be a very useful instrument. If you write a song, and it does not sound good on a strum stick, your song may not be that good.
Thank you for sharing this comparison. I like the mellowness and tenor (?) sound of the D strum stick. I was wondering how it would sound with nylon strings or whether it could handle wound bass strings (for the two support strings). I heard that nylon strings sometimes make these sound too quiet.
Hello from France ! What a great instrument here ! I'm planning to buy one. Could you make a video showing differences between the sound of different kind of woods (or explain it quickly if not possible) so i can decide which one i will purchase ? Thanks !
The D is kind of midsy so I would say it might be better for accompaniment and the G, since it's higher might be nice to play along with a guitar, then the highs would contrast the midsy guitar, like a mandolin or something. But that's not to say you shouldn't do just the opposite. There are no rules. Just getting the creative juices flowing. Makes me think. Any chance of getting a bass Strum Stick? That might be difficult since it's not chromatic and bases usually play with other instruments. Might be worth it anyway. People will buy it. Which makes me think again, the amount of uses for a double neck at this point are getting pretty high. You could have the G and the D in the same instrument. Or you could have a G, and a G bass. etc etc.
I may want a D grand strumstick... Slighty bigger and lower tune so i can play with my friends who has guitar, I always wanted a tsrumstick in fact i wanted it to be my main instrument, Im a vocal singer and dont want to get hard worked on a instrument tho playing a guitar and ukulele at the moment but the strumsticj would be my favorite, Can you play it like a guitar? and can you do a video what its like finger picking?
It can be versatile if it was a professional using it with technique's but not to beginners, that is alot of potential in this instrument i know i been playing it for the past few days, and the construction is high quality if it was £95 i wouldn't complain lol
i am a guitar player and wanting to buy a strumstick to play with "standard guitar tuning" which one would be better G or D ? ..i do celticy classical finger picking and reggae folk mix style. please write me back soon ... i am wanting to get strum stick as soon as possible..also any good ideas about using pedals or finger picking on the style with built in pick-up...blessings :)>+
Each to their fancy, of course. I play the D more often than the G, but I use them both in a house band I play in. Retuning one or the other lets me quickly be ready for songs in C, D, E, F, G, and A. That’s an old video, check this comparison, vimeo.com/146809355 And also see this page for audio comparisons of many models. strumstick.com/pages/compare-strumsticks
The diatonic scale and DAD tuning that Strumstick and Merlin use are derived from mountain Dulcimer, the Strumstick design is 36 years old. Whatever gets people making music!
Gosh, the D is amazing. A much fuller, richer sound off such a small instrument.
I had a D strumstick that I thought was a G because I had it lying around for years and I didn’t know before I rediscovered it and I finally tuned it correctly today and I love it even more
I´m in the same situation.
How can I know if is a D or a G strumstick??
I bought the G strumstick... many years ago and I love it... I wanna get one in D!!!! Thank you for the demo!!!!
If they could combine the G and the D strumsticks together into one, 6-string instrument, then you'd have a guitar-dulcimer, or 'guitcimer' if you will. Add chromatic frets, and you'd have a mountain-style guitar!
Had this instrument for Christmas i damn well LOVE IT! Great construction thank you for making such an amazing instrument.
I make these instruments in England and the quality is excellent
Excellent contrast of the two.
If they could combine the G and the D strumsticks together into one, 6-string instrument, then you'd have a guitar-dulcimer, or 'guitcimer' if you will. Add chromatic frets, and you'd have a mountain-style guitar!
I have the D and it is great - 200 bucks for an American made instrument is fantastic!! We play 'throwed stones' and do other sixtys psycodelic music like sunshine superman with the stick. It is awesome and has the Gawk factor you need if you play in the street.
If they could combine the G and the D strumsticks together into one, 6-string instrument, then you'd have a guitar-dulcimer, or 'guitcimer' if you will. Add chromatic frets, and you'd have a mountain-style guitar!
This is an ancient instrument, found in many cultures. Check out Mongolian
folk music, you will see a very similar instrument. I have a strum stick, and find it to be a very useful instrument. If you write a song, and it does not sound good on a strum stick, your song may not be that good.
i like the tone quality of the D strumstick
way cool!!! instant music in the woods
Thank you for sharing this comparison. I like the mellowness and tenor (?) sound of the D strum stick. I was wondering how it would sound with nylon strings or whether it could handle wound bass strings (for the two support strings). I heard that nylon strings sometimes make these sound too quiet.
Depends on lots things,,you can change it's sound with the gauge of stings,,I tun daaa on my dulcimer with heavy strings ,0.26,and 3 @.016
I made my self one, sounds great!
Hello from France !
What a great instrument here ! I'm planning to buy one.
Could you make a video showing differences between the sound of different kind of woods (or explain it quickly if not possible) so i can decide which one i will purchase ? Thanks !
The D is kind of midsy so I would say it might be better for accompaniment and the G, since it's higher might be nice to play along with a guitar, then the highs would contrast the midsy guitar, like a mandolin or something. But that's not to say you shouldn't do just the opposite. There are no rules. Just getting the creative juices flowing.
Makes me think. Any chance of getting a bass Strum Stick? That might be difficult since it's not chromatic and bases usually play with other instruments. Might be worth it anyway. People will buy it. Which makes me think again, the amount of uses for a double neck at this point are getting pretty high. You could have the G and the D in the same instrument. Or you could have a G, and a G bass. etc etc.
I may want a D grand strumstick... Slighty bigger and lower tune so i can play with my friends who has guitar, I always wanted a tsrumstick in fact i wanted it to be my main instrument, Im a vocal singer and dont want to get hard worked on a instrument tho playing a guitar and ukulele at the moment but the strumsticj would be my favorite, Can you play it like a guitar? and can you do a video what its like finger picking?
Hey Bob could you please, demonstrate something on the strumstick using minor chords?
Like a guitar and a banjo had a kid.
I love Sunshine Superman! I just bought one and I need music. Any suggestions on where to find it?
It can be versatile if it was a professional using it with technique's but not to beginners, that is alot of potential in this instrument i know i been playing it for the past few days, and the construction is high quality if it was £95 i wouldn't complain lol
i am a guitar player and wanting to buy a strumstick to play with "standard guitar tuning" which one would be better G or D ? ..i do celticy classical finger picking and reggae folk mix style. please write me back soon ... i am wanting to get strum stick as soon as possible..also any good ideas about using pedals or finger picking on the style with built in pick-up...blessings :)>+
yep, thanks
Can you use the G instructional video for the D strumsick?
G sounds more like a Dulcimer, and C more of a lute/mandolin. Clever, but why not 4 strings?
Is there a slight difference in volume?
I prefer D for sure
Each to their fancy, of course. I play the D more often than the G, but I use them both in a house band I play in. Retuning one or the other lets me quickly be ready for songs in C, D, E, F, G, and A. That’s an old video, check this comparison, vimeo.com/146809355
And also see this page for audio comparisons of many models.
strumstick.com/pages/compare-strumsticks
The 'new' Seagull Merlin clearly takes its inspiration from instruments like this.
The diatonic scale and DAD tuning that Strumstick and Merlin use are derived from mountain Dulcimer, the Strumstick design is 36 years old. Whatever gets people making music!
Thumbs up this comment if you like d strumstick. thumbs down this comment if you like g strumstick!
There's extremely easy, and then there's extremely easy. There's a big difference between them.
sounds just like the middle east baglama saz.
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