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John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • 11 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Angels We Have Heard on High:
"Thanks for your comment, James. Sometimes it is good to hear from angels on earth and not just on high!"
DavisJames
@davisjames • 11 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Angels We Have Heard on High:
"This reminds me of being in a choir as a youngster,singing this.It was glorious indeed both in sound and message"
DavisJames
@davisjames • 11 hours ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Angels We Have Heard on High
DavisJames
@davisjames • 11 hours ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Ymdeithdon Gwŷr Hirwaun
Susie
@susie • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden 26" VSL Walnut w/ Micarta Fretboard - Ex. Cond. ":
"Additional photos.... (Plus there's one more photo in My Photos under my user profile here.)"
Susie
@susie • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "McSpadden 26" VSL Walnut w/ Micarta Fretboard - Ex. Cond. ":
"I'm selling my beautiful McSpadden all walnut dulcimer! I ordered it made new in 2018. It is in excellent condition (both the dulcimer and the case). It..."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 15 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Everyone can SEE he's Sharp.......couldn't resist......"
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Strumelia: Looks like a nice purchase! You should keep in mind that your 1970s dulcimer is diatonically fretted. Many modern dulcimers have an 'extra' fret..."
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Richard Streib: Regarding your possum board. Some members have used a piece of 3/4" shelf board cut to width and length. I have always preferred to use 1/4"..."
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Dusty Turtle: Good advice so far.  I have always had good results with Howard Feed N Wax, especially with older wood that might have dried out a bit...."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":
"Hmmm...I was wondering if I should install a 6 1/5 before I offer it for sale.  nah. Perhaps I'll just offer the option. SO many options for such a simple..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Good advice so far.  I have always had good results with Howard Feed N Wax, especially with older wood that might have dried out a bit."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"John's suggestions for strings are good. Here is another string calculator...."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":
"@john-petry, normally I would say that that would be a good question for the I Have Extra Frets Group , but I see that @jan-potts asked that question 13..."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about the 6 1/2 fret":
"Kinda' related to the 6 1/2.... Pulled out what I think is an old Hughes kit dulcimer...it doesn't have a 6 1/2, but it DOES have a 3 1/2..Why? Any..."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"..."
ccpastork
@ccpastork • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"John Pettreemusic: Great job! I assume you got the case too. Easily worth twice what you paid. Seems to be in fine shape as well. Just about everything that..."
Nate
@nate • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin (Elin's song)
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 2 days ago
@ccpastork is now following @forums
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Thank you Ken for the information. I will report back here with updates as we make progress."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Marla. It's good to have you aboard. Listen to the audio tracks here and watch the videos. That should help your exposure to mountain..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"There's really no need to post the VSL as you have learned from the builder what was on it to begin with. I would go with that. The configuration the builder..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Alaw Elin (Elin's song):
"What a lovely way to honor your beloved friend, Beth. "
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on The Brink of the White Rock (trad. Ireland):
"Love that! There's a great book called "The Islandman" that talks about life on the islands before the people re-settled on the mainland.Perhaps you've read..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @martin-oesterle: Farewell to Tarwahie
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Y Pibydd Du/The Black Piper
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Alaw Elin - Elin's Song
dulcidom
@dulcidom • 3 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @beth-t: Dyddiau Gwell - Better Days
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Regarding your possum board. Some members have used a piece of 3/4" shelf board cut to width and length. I have always preferred to use 1/4" solid wood,..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @marla-weezer:
"Welcome Marla Weezer to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. Look around....there is a lot of information here. Let us know if you have..."
jet3rry
@jet3rry • 3 days ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Chord Practice:
"Thank you, @Dusty, that helps!  My dulcimer’s VSL is 25”, so not extra-long. It’s reassuring to know that my fingers will likely stretch as I continue..."
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Ken Longfield: Welcome to FOTMD, Ccpastork. Could you be a pastor? The youth in our church's youth group always called me Pastor K. Well, it's good to have..."
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @ccpastork:
"Richard Streib: Welcome Ccpastork to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. That is a nice looking dulcimer. It appears to be in fine shape. You..."
ccpastork
@ccpastork • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Newbie to Dulcimers / 1978 Yeoman":
"Thank you to each of you that replied. Thank you for the information on tuning to DAA or CGG.  I checked my guitar cleaning stuff and I’ll have to pass on..."
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