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@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning my new Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Tuning my new Dulcimer ":
"Wally Venable:
I don't use tuning apps, I use clip-on tuners of various makes and models.
For a dulcimer, you want/need one with a CHROMATIC setting. Some..."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
"Ken Longfield:
I pretty much agree with Richard's advice. I have a one of Warren's dulcimers and have no problem with the original tuners (wood). If I were..."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
Posted a response to "Replacing wood tuners":
"Richard Streib:
The choice is yours. If you think you may want to sell the dulcimer in the future, the buyer may or may not prefer wooden pegs.
On the other..."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Replacing wood tuners":
Created a new forum topic "Replacing wood tuners":
"Should I replace the wooden tuners on an older Warren May dulcimer with planetary tuners, or will this affect the collector value in the future?"
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning my new Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Tuning my new Dulcimer ":
"Dwain Wilder:
What is the length of the dulcimer's scale? And what size string were you tuning to D (I assume D5 (293.66hz)? Were the strings visibly old..."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuning my new Dulcimer ":
Created a new forum topic "Tuning my new Dulcimer ":
"Got my new Dulcimer today was built in 1992 supposedly has never been played. was tuning the first strings to D They vibrated sound low octave tried to tune..."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 590
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you, I have a dulcimer on it's way was unable to play before purchasing fingers crossed."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 347
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"I am in the process of getting my first dulcimer, hoping to make a good decision. Thanks for allowing me to join the group."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "larry Barringer":
Posted a response to "larry Barringer":
"Robin Thompson:
Scroll to the bottom of this page on Terry McCafferty's website for a little information:..."
@calvin
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "larry Barringer":
Created a new forum topic "larry Barringer":
"I am looking at a Barringer # 58 like new condition any input on his work and possible value?"
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06/09/25 08:48:44AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Calvin, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
06/06/25 04:33:39PM @ken-longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD, Calvin. It looks like you've jumped right in. That's great. I look forward to your continued participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
06/05/25 08:19:41PM @richard-streib:
Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined Calvin. This is a wonderful community of folks who love the mountain dulcimer. Look around and explore. Let us know if you have any questions.
