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Location: Vancouver, WA
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Recently retired. Photo is of my two George Hendrickson dulcimers that I got in Hampton Roads area circa 1976. Set up by him as standard dulcimers but VSL is 30"!
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@foundryrat
• 2 months ago
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Posted a response to "Strings to use on newly acquired dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Strings to use on newly acquired dulcimer ":
"I understand why, ideally, string gage will vary with the tuned pitch, but what if you want the capability to shift between DAA and DAd? String for DAd and..."
@foundryrat
• 3 months ago
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Created a new forum topic "Portland Oregon Area Luthiers":
Created a new forum topic "Portland Oregon Area Luthiers":
"Can anyone suggest luthiers in the Portland, Oregon area that have some experience with dulcimers? I have two that need some minor work resetting some frets,..."
I play a lot of solo at local festivals and nursing homes so I was experimenting to see if I could get more volume from the instrument
Welcome to FOTMD, Foundry Rat. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Hi Foundry Rat, 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 Foundryrat to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Those are some might fine looking dulcimers there. Congrats on your retirement and glad you are getting back to playing. This is a wonderful community of friendly folks. Best wishes as you take up your dulcimer journey again.
Hey Foundryrat, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
Welcome, Foundryrat, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Hope you enjoy it here.
Rob