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Soundholes can greatly enhance the beauty of a dulcimer, but do not
significantly affect the dulcimer's sound unless they remove too much of the top.
Soundholes that are too large or intricate can also weaken the
top. Below are some of the soundhole patterns I have developed over the years.
However, if you do not see a particular pattern that you like, I encourage you to participate in the building process by submitting
your own soundhole ideas for a truly unique, personalized dulcimer.
(Click on
Picture to Enlarge)
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Vines
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Hummingbirds
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Hummingbird & Leaves
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Roses
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English f-Holes
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Standard f-Holes
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Gecko
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Feeding Hummingbirds
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Maple Leaf
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Horseheads
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Medium Vines
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Dragon Flies
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Cardinals
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Egytian F-Holes
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Crest
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Hearts & Circles
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Cactus Cowboy
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Coyote Cactus
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Dove
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Poplar & walnut with heart & vine soundholes.
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Maple top with walnut body and f-hole soundholes.
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Cherry top and walnut body with extended vine soundholes.
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Red cedar top & curly maple body with heart & hummingbird and leaf soundholes.
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Cedar top & walnut body with hummingbird and extended vine soundholes.
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Curly Maple top with a layered fretboard/headstock and Ext. Vine sounholes
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Walnut dulcimer red aromatic cedar soundholes & lizard soundholes
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Aromatic Red Cedar body with layered walnut/cedar fretboard. Hummingbird and leaf soundholes.
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Curly Maple top with layered fretboard and Mountain Fern soundholes
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Copyright© 2007 R. Gibson
