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@ken-longfield
• 4 hours 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 hours 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
• yesterday
• 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
• yesterday
• 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
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
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
• 6 days 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
• one week 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..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jacquesollivier2:
Posted a new Comment on @jacquesollivier2:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Jacques. It is good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful place to begin your dulcimer journey. I look forward to your participation..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @grampasam:
Posted a new Comment on @grampasam:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Grandpa Sam. It's good to have you aboard and know that you are getting back in to dulcimer playing. Have fun exploring this site and let..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jacqueline-lawton:
Posted a new Comment on @jacqueline-lawton:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Jacqueline. It is good to have you aboard. This is wonderful place to start your dulcimer journey. There are many friendly, knowledgeable..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Changing from pegs to machine tuners":
Posted a response to "Changing from pegs to machine tuners":
"If the dulcimers are "revival" instruments, mainly post 1950, I don't see any problem in modifying it. I would look to be able to undo the modification if..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":
"When I first started making dulcimers I used violin varnish as that was what my teacher used since he was a violin maker. I think I made three or four..."