Tag Archives: Menagh¸ Hardy B.
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.