Bob

Bob

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Location: Surry County, North Carolina
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Double-bottomed dulcimer question


Hi friends, I am working on a double-bottomed dulcimer like those found...
@Bob 5 years ago - Comments: 10
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A really good history resource


I just stumbled across this great historical resource of Mountain...
@Bob 5 years ago - Comments: 3
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Curly Maple Suppliers?


I am looking for a supplier of Curly Maple (and Birdseye if possible),...
@Bob 5 years ago - Comments: 10
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Teardrop Dulcimer Question


If you have a Teardrop shaped dulcimer, (or make them) what is the span...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 9
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Starting a new dulcimer


I got started on my next dulcimer- of Purple Heart )Tuning Head, Fret...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 30
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Staining wood?


Hi friends! I am at the point in my new project to think about how I...
@Bob 8 years ago - Comments: 9
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Sound post or Under-brace ?


So, the 'concept dulcimer' I am building is coming along now, and I...
@Bob 8 years ago - Comments: 7
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Selecting the wood finish


Hi all,I will be soon completing my next mountain dulcimer, made from...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 7
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Painted Poplar Dulcimer?


Hi friends, As I am finishing up October's Dulcimer in a few days, I am...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 12
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My Next Project


I am considering building an all Black-Walnut Mountain Dulcimer next...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 11
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My first custom build


Hi all. I wanted to share some thoughts about an exciting development...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 20
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June Dulcimer


I have started June's Dulcimer- African Mahogany and Sitka Spruce.  I...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 14
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Hollow Fingeboards?


After sharing ideas with a pro dulcimer builder, I am planning to begin...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 6
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Glued In Frets?


So, I have been reading about various ways of finishing fingerboards...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 2
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Dulcimer Carry Case


I had just completed the box that July's Dulcimer will travel about in....
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 6
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Compensated Bridges?


I am wondering why some Mountain Dulcimer Fret-boards are designed/cut...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 28
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Buzzing String


So, I have a slight buzz on my melody string and I can think of two...
@Bob 8 years ago - Comments: 9
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Black Walnut and Sitka Spruce Dulcimer project !


I am getting ready for my next Appalachian Dulcimer project. It will...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 0
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A Fretter Box


I am not sure of something like this exists already but here is a...
@Bob 6 years ago - Comments: 3
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Recording and Amplifying your mountain dulcimer ?


Actually this is two questions: 1) What type of video/audio recorder...
@Bob 7 years ago - Comments: 8

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Lucky Got No Ticks

Lucky Got No Ticks


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3 years ago - Comments: 1
Black Walnut and Butternut (#120)

Black Walnut and Butternut (#120)


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3 years ago - Comments: 3
Double Bottom Cherry, number 116

Double Bottom Cherry, number 116


@Bob
3 years ago - Comments: 2
Chromatic Double-bottom Dulcimer No.111

Chromatic Double-bottom Dulcimer No.111


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4 years ago - Comments: 0
Highland Cathedral on Mountain Dulcimer

Highland Cathedral on Mountain Dulcimer


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4 years ago - Comments: 0
Hard Times Come Again No More

Hard Times Come Again No More


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4 years ago - Comments: 8
Dulcimer #105 singing Suo Gan

Dulcimer #105 singing Suo Gan


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4 years ago - Comments: 1
Dulcimer 102 The last of NJ Builds

Dulcimer 102 The last of NJ Builds


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4 years ago - Comments: 6
A trip to the new Mountain Home

A trip to the new Mountain Home


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4 years ago - Comments: 12
Sound Sample of Number 100

Sound Sample of Number 100


@Bob
4 years ago - Comments: 1
Quilted Maple back on Dulcimer #100.

Quilted Maple back on Dulcimer #100.


@Bob
4 years ago - Comments: 1
Hard Times Come Again No More

Hard Times Come Again No More


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4 years ago - Comments: 7
A hymn

A hymn


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4 years ago - Comments: 6
Sound test of Mount'n Dulcimer #98

Sound test of Mount'n Dulcimer #98


@Bob
4 years ago - Comments: 3

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What's your Favorite Finger Board length?

Posted: Wednesday April 12 2017, 12:18 PM
By: @Bob

Mountain Dulcimer and Scottish Border Pipes

Posted: Saturday November 26 2016, 9:14 PM
By: @Bob

Installing Question~Perfection Planetary...

Posted: Sunday February 9 2014, 10:54 AM
By: @Ken Longfield

Tuning a dulcimer to itself

Posted: Saturday January 4 2014, 3:13 AM
By: @Jan Potts

Comments

Jim Phillips
06/04/18 12:37:48PM @jim-at-gcreek:

Bob,

I sent a private message to you.

Jim-At-Gcreek

Jim Phillips


Bob
06/02/18 08:42:19AM @bob:

Jim Phillips:

Bob,

 

Now set up to "follow" you.

 

 

 

JimP

Thanks Jim- we're all set now.


Jim Phillips
06/01/18 09:50:46PM @jim-at-gcreek:

Bob,

Now set up to "follow" you.

 

JimP


Jim Phillips
06/01/18 09:47:19PM @jim-at-gcreek:

Bob,

Yes,  I will contact you by private messaging.  I will set up to follow you and you will need to set up for following me.

If you deicide to purchase some panels or other materials, I will make donation to "Friends of Mountain Dulcimer".

 

JimP


robert schuler
02/22/17 12:18:05PM @robert-schuler:

Bob:

robert schuler:

Bob... thanks for your comment on my new galax model. I knew there had to be a few local folks in SJ that played dulcimer. Don't you get tired of always having to explain what the thing is to everybody. good luck with the small pipes, I like small, northumberland and uileann pipes, anything with drones. Im also into 18 century history, reenacting is cool but too expensive a hobby for me. Being a farmer limits my free time for fun stuff... thanks again... Robert

I would love to stop by for a visit some day when you've got a few free moments. I suppose it would be a twenty minute drive right down ol' Rt 55 to your location.

I've not met a dulcimer builder before, and it would be a privileged to meet you!

Hello Bob... sorry I could not get back to you sooner. Yes Id be glad to meet you. I have a large collection of instruments your free to play. I can generally make time to meet whenever its convenient for you. most likely weekday afternoons... Robert.. 


Bob
02/17/17 01:50:31PM @bob:

robert schuler:

Bob... thanks for your comment on my new galax model. I knew there had to be a few local folks in SJ that played dulcimer. Don't you get tired of always having to explain what the thing is to everybody. good luck with the small pipes, I like small, northumberland and uileann pipes, anything with drones. Im also into 18 century history, reenacting is cool but too expensive a hobby for me. Being a farmer limits my free time for fun stuff... thanks again... Robert

I would love to stop by for a visit some day when you've got a few free moments. I suppose it would be a twenty minute drive right down ol' Rt 55 to your location.

I've not met a dulcimer builder before, and it would be a privileged to meet you!


robert schuler
02/17/17 01:22:08PM @robert-schuler:

Bob... thanks for your comment on my new galax model. I knew there had to be a few local folks in SJ that played dulcimer. Don't you get tired of always having to explain what the thing is to everybody. good luck with the small pipes, I like small, northumberland and uileann pipes, anything with drones. Im also into 18 century history, reenacting is cool but too expensive a hobby for me. Being a farmer limits my free time for fun stuff... thanks again... Robert


Sam
12/18/16 12:47:09PM @sam:

Hi Bob, Sam here, I have a very small nature/photography site: awenaturale.boards.net


Jim Fawcett
12/30/13 09:28:16PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Bob, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us. From one PA'er to another.


Ben Barr Jr
12/30/13 08:13:57PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Bob, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn and exchange ideas about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.

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Rob N Lackey
12/30/13 06:58:00PM @rob-n-lackey:

Welcome, Bob, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Hope you enjoy it here.

Rob


Karen Keane
12/30/13 05:50:50PM @karen-keane:
Hello and welcome to the site. this is a great plae to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy.
John Keane
12/30/13 05:23:07PM @john-keane:

Howdy and welcome to FOTMD!


Ken Longfield
12/30/13 04:56:33PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD Bob. It's good to have you aboard.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."