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I'm in my late 50s, played drums, piano, and a little guitar most of my life. My dad gave me his dulcimer and I'm trying to learn about it, which is how I found this site.
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@deweylandrum
• one month ago
• comments: 32
Posted a new Comment on BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.:
Posted a new Comment on BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.:
"I have to admit, I played a Seagull Merlin and couldn't put it down. It's a fun little instrument, so I bought it. I'm not so worried about the grand kids..."
@deweylandrum
• one month ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Merlin's Joy:
Posted a new Comment on Merlin's Joy:
"I know this is an old post, but I love the tune. I just purchased a spruce top Merlin and love it. I also have a traditional mountain dulcimer."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
"The mystery of wood has been solved. Cherry doesn't darken if it's not exposed to light. This was in a case in a closet when it wasn't being played...."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
"Ken Hulme:
Dewey -- I belong to the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" school of added frets. That dulcimer, as it stands, is perfectly playable and does..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
"marg:
there are ways of putting in a 6+ with a paper clip & tape, so you can still preserve (the instrument in it's original configuration.)
I..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
"@Struelia - I took your advice. If fact, I had some of the exact strings you mention, took the farrels out to make them loop ends and strung it as a three..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
"Thanks @Ken-Hulme. Is it worth it to have the 6+ and 13+ installed in your opinion? I read articles for and against it. The major against seem to be..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
Posted a new Comment on 5 string strings and tuning:
"Honestly, I chose DAd because it looked like there was more information on it."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 32
Posted a new Comment on BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.:
Posted a new Comment on BEWARE of internet ad sites of "the BEST dulcimers" to buy.:
"One of the things that might also be useful is for people to have a place to review the good ones that own (like on this site somewhere). Personally, I know..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Created a new Group discussion "5 string strings and tuning":
Created a new Group discussion "5 string strings and tuning":
"I'm new to dulcimers and have one that needs the strings replaced. I did a bunch of research of the various types of tuning, strings, etc. and came across a..."
Beginner players
Beginner players
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
"All - Thanks for the information. Here's a few more pictures for your enjoyment - taken after I clean it up a little."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on For those who recommend using Pledge on the fingerboard, do you need to......:
Posted a new Comment on For those who recommend using Pledge on the fingerboard, do you need to......:
"David Lynch:
I am probably gonna get roasted for this but a few comments:
First, regarding "lemon oil"; most of the wood treatments commonly available as..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on For those who recommend using Pledge on the fingerboard, do you need to......:
Posted a new Comment on For those who recommend using Pledge on the fingerboard, do you need to......:
"I'm just learning the dulcimer, but I do have years of playing musical instruments. Clean and oil every time you change the strings. I typically use lemon..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
"@ken-hulme - thanks for all the information. I joined the beginners group. I'm always up for a new adventure, so this should be fun.@john-c-knopf - It..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 70
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
"@Strumella - thanks for recommending this group. There's a lot of good information here."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
Posted a response to "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
"It's difficult to get everything into a single photo, but here are cropped pieces to try to give the best views.From inside nut (I had to look up what the..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
Created a new forum topic "Researching a dulcimer I think it is a Bob Lazenby":
"I'm completely new to dulcimers and am attempting to learn to play this instrument.
I'm sure Mr. Lazenby get's tired of people asking him questions, so I..."
@deweylandrum
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hi. My name is Dewey. I found this site doing some research on a dulcimer my dad gave me. He's in his late 80s and doesn't hear well anymore, so he gave it..."
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5 string strings and tuning
I'm new to dulcimers and have one that needs the strings replaced. I...
@deweylandrum 2 months ago - Comments: 14
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02/27/21 12:52:33PM @ken-longfield:
Welcome to FOTMD, Deweylandrum. It is good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation in these discussions. Let us know if you have any questions.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
02/26/21 10:10:30PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Dewey, 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
