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@dusty
• 44 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
"Is that for the C5?"
@johnnyb
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
"The string calculator referenced suggested a string diameter of .005"."
@johnnyb
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
"27.5"
@dusty
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
Posted a response to "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
"I have to admit that I was getting dizzy trying to make sense of all those tunings. I don't think we can fully answer your question without knowing the..."
@davisjames
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
@johnnyb
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
Created a new forum topic "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
"I recently picked up a copy of Lorraine Lee Hammond's Barley Break: An Elizabethan Songbook with Arrangements for Appalachian Dulcimer.
In this book (and The..."
@robin-thompson
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Such an elegant instrument! "
@robin-thompson
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @marg: recognize the sound holes?
Liked a forum discussions item created by @marg: recognize the sound holes?
@dusty
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"That fret wire does indeed look like what is referred to as "jumbo frets," an upgrade that usually costs more (probably $200-$300 these days). They are..."
@marg
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Strumelia,
It is a bit of a mystery. The case doesn't go with the dulcimer but will be used.
Our group teaches dulcimer lessons at the community college to..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Electric Standard/Bass Design2 Scheitholt
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Electric Standard/Bass Design2 Scheitholt
@strumelia
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"No idea who made it, but they did a very skilled job in cutting those elegant soundholes. They are indeed F style holes (as one sees in a violin). However, I..."
@marg
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Dusty,
Yes, nothing.
thanks"
@dusty
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "DPN Status":
Posted a response to "DPN Status":
"Yes, DPN is still alive and well. The latest edition came out last month. In fact, Fiona, the editor, is a member here at FOTMD ."
@dusty
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"That is an elegant looking dulcimer, Marg. I cannot identify the builder, but it appears to have an ebony overlay on the fretboard, which I would not expect..."
@marg
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"After looking at many soundholes, it looks like the classic "f" sound hole."
@marg
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @deweylandrum:
Posted a new Comment on @deweylandrum:
"welcome,
I had a Bob Lazenby dulcimer till recently - it was beautiful in tone & woods"
@marg
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Go Tell It On The Mountain - Mountain Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Go Tell It On The Mountain - Mountain Dulcimer:
"nice, thank you"
@marg
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Electric Standard/Bass Design2 Scheitholt:
Posted a new Comment on Electric Standard/Bass Design2 Scheitholt:
"What size strings do you have on the bass strings?"
@marg
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Electric Standard/Bass Scheitholt:
Posted a new Comment on Electric Standard/Bass Scheitholt:
"I love the deep sound, very different.
thank you"
@marg
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic " recognize the sound holes? ":
Created a new forum topic " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Anyone recognize the sound holes? Is the dulcimer maybe a kit or a low end brand name? Flathead, teardrop, looks like a birch back. "
@noah-cline
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Bonaparte’s Retreat - Mtn. Dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Bonaparte’s Retreat - Mtn. Dulcimer :
"Very nice, Ethan. Enjoyed reading the story behind your dad’s dulcimer. It sounds very good. "
@noah-cline
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ethan-chastain: Bonaparte’s Retreat - Mtn. Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @ethan-chastain: Bonaparte’s Retreat - Mtn. Dulcimer
@ethan-chastain
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"@benjamin-w-barr-jr & @ken-longfield A couple of troublemakers, for sure! Hope y'all had a lovely time! "
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @lois-hornbostel:
Posted a new Comment on @lois-hornbostel:
"will do Lois!"
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Yeah, Ken and I having a great time learning some stuff, connecting, and seeing friends old and new. (okay, yeah, we may be old but we're still making music. "
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Ken, the thought occurred to me as well, but I've had a really awful flu this past week and so I would definitely not want to get you sick! "
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Lisa, I think you are on the wrong side of the river for me way as I go by. I'm planning to head down 9W to see my cousin in Bergen County, NJ. Thought I'd..."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Where in the world are Ken and Ben
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Where in the world are Ken and Ben
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"You two rascals! What fun! "
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
Created a new forum topic "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Here is a photo to show that we are at the Dulcimer Association of Albany's festival in Latham , NY. We met up with each other yesterday and reconnected with..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @laurad:
Posted a new Comment on @laurad:
"Welcome to FOTMD Laura. It's good to have you aboard. I sure you can find a good home for that McSpadden dulcimer among the folks here. I hope it is not your..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jameso:
Posted a new Comment on @jameso:
"Welcome to FOTMD JamesO. If you have questions regarding the mountain dulcimer go ahead and ask. We have many knowledgeable folks who may be able to provide..."