Clive8000

Clive, I'm not familiar with the mountain dulcimer makers across the pond. Perhaps John or Paul Crocker will see this and be able to provide information. Or one of the other members from the UK might be able to help you.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Many thanks for the warm welcome into the world of mountain dulcimer.

I currently play bass, guitar and ukulele and collect other stringed instruments from around the world.

However I saw Bob Fox a few weeks ago and he played a mountain dulcimer and I realised that I need one in my life.

So I set out to buy the cheapest on ebay. I ended up with a lovely 3 stringed mountain dulcimer which to my untrained ear sounds lovely, mellow and sort of focussed.

I noticed inside a small label on which was written in pencil,  Bob Christian, North Devon 1974, and a few numbers.

I wonder if anyone on the forum can tell me any info about the dulcimer I have bought. I have seen a few references to Bob Christian on the forum.

Anyway, I love the instrument, it needed a bit of "fettling" but it plays well and holds tune, even with the friction tuners.

Thanks again.

Clive

Welcome to FOTMD, Clive. It's good to have you aboard. Just reading through some of the forums here will give you a wonderful education in mountain dulcimer playing and history. Feel free to ask questions. This is a very knowledgeable and supportive community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. I look forward to your participation here.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Hi Clive, 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

Welcome Clive8000 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad to have you with us. This is an active forum with a lot of information just about everything you could want to know about the mountain dulcimer. Please ask if you have questions. We are here to support each other.