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The Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore Maker. I'm in my 10th year and just completed the 225th + instrument and over 2,180,000 listens on Soundcloud. I have studied the old masters and grow closer to the sharp iron and wood philosophy every day. Proud member of the Cumberland Gap Artist Co-op!
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2021 Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering
Well the 2021 Gathering has come and gone....what a wonderful time had...
@Dan 8 months ago - Comments: 19
Number 18 20 Wedding Dulcimore
https://imgur.com/YzjmQzR https://imgur.com/6l5udVe Busted pallet I...
@Dan last year - Comments: 10
1976 Hamer
Looking for any information on the maker Philip Hamer of Kingsport, TN
@Dan 3 years ago - Comments: 7
Kurt Simerman
Any one know how many pieces he made. I've found reference to Number...
@Dan 3 years ago - Comments: 5
Meredith Slone Dulcimer
Any one have one of these? He is from Hi Hat, Kentucky.
@Dan 7 years ago - Comments: 5
Integral fret board and peg head
I'm looking into the makers of traditional pieces that had an integral...
@Dan 4 years ago - Comments: 5
Jacob Meadors 1873 Feb 15
I have come across the sibling of D52 in L. Allen Smith's Catalogue on...
@Dan 4 years ago - Comments: 15
Harmie Griffie
Any one have any information on Harmie Griffie (1935-2017) of Letcher...
@Dan 5 years ago - Comments: 5
John Scales Jr.
Any one have a straight on image of his piece? Thank you in advance,...
@Dan 5 years ago - Comments: 0
Tuning question
On the page 36 of The Dulcimer Book she has the tuning 1-5-3? Any...
@Dan 6 years ago - Comments: 2
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Hey, Dan! Hope things are going well for you over in TN. Still busy here despite COVID. Lots going on! You?
More soon,
Stay well,
Doug
Thanks, Dan. After my initial confusion I figured it out. This is my first dulcimer with the smaller fret board. I have 3 other dulcimers. Just didn't expect D to go to D# then to E.
Hello, Neighbor! I have been to the museum many times; I used to take my children when they were young.
Dan, thanks for the info on The Great Appalachian Fiddle Convention. I'll have to see if I can make that. Do you have any idea about what time of day the dulcimer competition is?
Really enjoy your audios Dan, love how you play "Just as I am."
Thank you Lexie!
Hi Dan. Just found out about Hindman. Sure wish I could!!!! But will be up here in Northern KY preparing farm for winter. Must put it on schedule for next year. Will check in for your pictures and activities. Enjoy all in Hindman!
I was a great time! Loved spending time with Don Pedi and Carrie Norris!
Dan, I'm intrigued by the sound of your nylon-strung dulcimer. Did you just put nylon on a dulcimer or did you build with a mind that it'd be strung with nylon?
I hope you and your loved ones have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
Thanks!
Yes Robin it was made for the Nylgut strings. They have a very different dynamic to them verses the music wire. The action needs to be very high for the slack nature of them and intonation is very different due to the diameter.
Dan, your "transitional piece" looks and sounds great! The banjo-y, plunk-y vibe is really something special. And the slides can be heard, too. Really nice!
Thank you!
Dan you responded to a problem I have with my dulcimer's tuning pegs and you said you would look at it and quote me a price. I tried to email you but a problem with the message. If you can tell me when you are available and where you are my husband and I could bring it to you. Thank you and Happy New Year
Sorry, I live in Tennessee now!
Hi Dan, I sure wish you'd make another audio recording of the big box dulcimer you made... do you still have it, and can you record another tune for us on it? 
Will do!
Sorry folks, I just scrolled down the page for the first time! I will answer each one, better late than never I suppose.......
Hi Dan, I sure wish you'd make another audio recording of the big box dulcimer you made... do you still have it, and can you record another tune for us on it?
Dan you responded to a problem I have with my dulcimer's tuning pegs and you said you would look at it and quote me a price. I tried to email you but a problem with the message. If you can tell me when you are available and where you are my husband and I could bring it to you. Thank you and Happy New Year
Dan, your "transitional piece" looks and sounds great! The banjo-y, plunk-y vibe is really something special. And the slides can be heard, too. Really nice!
Dan, I'm intrigued by the sound of your nylon-strung dulcimer. Did you just put nylon on a dulcimer or did you build with a mind that it'd be strung with nylon?
I hope you and your loved ones have had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
Thanks!
Hi Dan. Just found out about Hindman. Sure wish I could!!!! But will be up here in Northern KY preparing farm for winter. Must put it on schedule for next year. Will check in for your pictures and activities. Enjoy all in Hindman!
Really enjoy your audios Dan, love how you play "Just as I am."
