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@ken-longfield
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Heritage Day in Sperryville, VA when I learned of Gary's death. It is sad that another great builder and player is gone. I..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lindaycat. You've come to the right place to ask your question. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here...."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"After a challenge from our daughter and son-in-law I built a Praetorius 1619 scheitholt; the one the original post in this thread references. It is 107 cm..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
"Thank you for the review of the program. I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Appreciation Day in Sperryville, VA, so I did not have the opportunity to watch..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"While John's suggestion is good, oil attracts dust and dirt which can gum up the repair. I think a silicone spray is much better as it dries instantly and..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @melmuse:
Posted a new Comment on @melmuse:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Melmuse. You should have no problem conquering the mountain dulcimer with your musical experience. Have fun exploring the site. Use the..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sid1866:
Posted a new Comment on @sid1866:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Sid1866. This is the place to be if you are interested in the mountain dulcimer. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:
"That's a good point, Wally. Something I should have noted.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:
Posted a new Comment on Just starting out, have a question:
"Well, Sam, when I started years ago the standard tuning was CGG and gradually moving to DAA. Now DAd is the standard for most dulcimer players. Old time..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Joe, when you say the strings are wound very tight it might indicate that you need to change the gauge of your strings. Also, if you can hardly turn the..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
"That's an interesting video. Guitar makers have been using "sinker" wood for many years. This is wood cut from logs that have been submerged in rivers and..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @anitafranklin:
Posted a new Comment on @anitafranklin:
"Welcome back to FOTMD, Anita. It's good to have you back. You already know the value of this group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. I look forward to your..."