My next project is going be a mountain dulcimer build. It will be my first musical instrument and is bringing back fond memories of listening to people play the dulcimer every summer on vacation in North Georgia.

Anyway, I love the pre-build research and need some help with the dulcimer build process and plans, as well as, good info on the science of wood selection. I am up in the air between using the traditional woods or possibly using wood that the will result with a better sounding instrument. The written information on dulcimers is really thin and most of it was published back when I had to be home when the street lights came on. That being said any advice for books, websites or just words of wisdom is greatly appreciated.