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In Search of the Lost Cobza

1981
GALQ Vol.9#3 p.20   BRB2 p.458            
Hardy B. Menagh                                                                                           

▪ The cobza is an obsolete, nearly-neckless lute from Romania. The author capitulates his efforts to track one down while touring the cobza’s homeland. With 3 photos.

Updating the Mountain Dulcimer

1980
DS#159   BRB2 p.290            
Hardy B. Menagh                                                                                           

▪ Menagh’s dulcimer utilizes a shortened fretboard, a banjo-ish bridge, and a tailpiece to help make the instrument louder. He also employs an X brace under the top.With 2 photos and a drawing of his dulcimer innards.