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Depending on which model you've chosen, your instrument is fi nished with
either black or clear semi-gloss lacquer. In both cases, caring for the fi nish requires
nothing more than a gentle wipe-down with a soft cloth, lightly dampened with
glass cleaner to remove fi ngerprints. Using instrument or furniture polish or oils is
not necessary or recommended.
and hold dust and grime, and can interfere with lacquer bonding if you ever want
fi nish repair work done in the future. It is better to just keep your hammered dul-
cimer dust-free using a feather duster and a 2" or 3" soft-bristle paintbrush, which
works especially well for getting dust out from between the hitch and tuning pins.
e soundboard can be cleaned with a sock stuck over the end of a yardstick.
Compressed air is also eff ective if the dust is loosened fi rst with one of these other
tools. If your instrument is out of its case for long periods, a dust cover made of soft
fabric will help keep it clean. For long-lasting beauty, the best thing you can do is
keep the instrument dusted. Accumulated dust attracts and holds moisture and oils
and eventually becomes very hard to remove.
Be sure to guard your hammered dulcimer from extreme changes in humidity
and temperature. Keep it out of direct sunlight, hot cars, freezing attics, etc. Many
people do not know the speed with which a car interior becomes dangerous to
instruments. Because pets are vulnerable to the same dangers, the Humane Society
publishes the following, somewhat surprising, details: on an 80 degree day, a car
parked in the sun or the shade with the windows cracked will reach 102 degrees in
10 minutes and 120-160 degrees in 30 minutes.
Many instrument glues begin softening and melting at around 130 degrees.
Once softened, glue loses its holding power, and any instrument under string ten-
sion is at risk of pulling apart. You could conceivably open the car door to fi nd your
instrument in pieces. More likely, you would have unknowingly softened the glue
to the point where a slow and gradual disintegration of your instrument begins, the
results of which won't show until much later. Basically, expect that your instrument
will be comfortable anywhere you are, and not where you're not. So, take it into the
restaurant with you! It's also smart to travel with your dulcimer in a case that off ers
insulation (such as our cordura and foam cases) to protect it from quick changes in
temperature.
If You Live in a Dry or Cold Climate
If your weather gets dry or cold, and your instrument has a solid wood sound-
board, you should take steps to safeguard your instrument from cracking. Damage
caused by excessive dryness is not covered by your warranty, because it is something
over which we, as a manufacturer, have no control.
Here is a brief description of what happens to your instrument when the rela-
tive (or atmospheric) humidity changes. Within a week, the moisture content of
the wood will change to match that of its surroundings. If the humidity increases,
the wood will take on moisture and swell. If it swells too much, it can warp. If the
humidity drops, the wood will lose moisture in a matter of days and shrink. If it
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