George Desjardins

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Location: Estes Park, CO
Country: US

My Latest Followers:

Salt Springs Larry Goodwin Sheryl St. Clare Monica David Pedersen Christine Shoemaker Lynn austin Linda2 robert schuler Jan Potts Rob N Lackey nick o'sullivan Ken Hulme

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audio tracks: 3

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Estes George

What's the real difference between Baritone dulcimer


Is it bigger, deeper tone, just differently tuned, I have all standard...
@Estes George 11 years ago - Comments: 4

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Edsel Martin sample

Edsel Martin sample


@George Desjardins
9 years ago - Comments: 7
fingerlings

fingerlings


@George Desjardins
9 years ago - Comments: 2
butterfly

butterfly


@George Desjardins
9 years ago - Comments: 9

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Latest Forum Discussions

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Hello friends, Does anyone know much about...

Posted: Friday September 12 2025, 1:56 PM
By: @sandbar17

Milford Blevins Bass dulcimer. How do I...

Posted: Monday February 4 2019, 8:10 PM
By: @cairney

To modify or not to modify

Posted: Friday March 16 2018, 10:20 PM
By: @Ken Hulme

Dulcimer repair question, slight separation .

Posted: Tuesday November 14 2017, 6:55 AM
By: @Ken Hulme

Lucky find, needs some work, 6 string Edd...

Posted: Sunday September 3 2017, 8:11 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

How do I tune this Bass Dulcimer?

Posted: Saturday September 2 2017, 7:25 PM
By: @Estes George

Can any one tell me what these are called?

Posted: Tuesday June 13 2017, 10:05 AM
By: @Steven Berger

Leonard Glenn Dulcimer, 1972

Posted: Friday April 28 2017, 8:12 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

Just looking for info on Roscoe Horton...

Posted: Monday April 10 2017, 6:51 PM
By: @Estes George

How and if to add a 1 1/2 fret

Posted: Sunday April 9 2017, 11:59 PM
By: @UserNo4

Is this an Edsel or Fred Martin?

Posted: Monday March 13 2017, 7:20 PM
By: @Estes George

Feather Mountain Dulcimer Sparrow?

Posted: Thursday February 9 2017, 4:09 AM
By: @hugssandi

What do you all record with?

Posted: Thursday January 19 2017, 7:35 PM
By: @Steven Berger

Just me again, Anyone familiar with Bob...

Posted: Monday January 16 2017, 9:55 AM
By: @Susie

Looking for feed back on Martin Brothers...

Posted: Thursday December 1 2016, 9:38 PM
By: @Rob N Lackey

Any guesses as to the maker of this dulcimer?

Posted: Sunday November 27 2016, 10:27 PM
By: @Ken Hulme

Just scored a Joe Sanguinette teardrop.

Posted: Saturday October 15 2016, 7:08 PM
By: @hugssandi

Does anyone think this is an Edd Presnell...

Posted: Monday September 19 2016, 10:49 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

Is anyone familiar with Sourwood Dulcimers?

Posted: Monday September 19 2016, 7:43 PM
By: @Rob N Lackey

Advice on a Homer Ledford w/ violin fine...

Posted: Saturday August 6 2016, 9:47 AM
By: @Estes George

Anyone familiar with John Frazier Dulcimers?

Posted: Wednesday July 6 2016, 6:25 PM
By: @Estes George

How to remove Grover 870 BR tuners with...

Posted: Saturday July 2 2016, 10:20 AM
By: @Estes George

Looking for info on who made this...

Posted: Sunday June 26 2016, 8:26 PM
By: @Strumelia

Who made this, and looking for wood peg...

Posted: Sunday June 26 2016, 7:46 PM
By: @Kevin Messenger

Has anyone heard of, or familiar with...

Posted: Saturday April 30 2016, 3:14 PM
By: @Ken Hulme

Change/upload your avatar member profile...

Posted: Monday March 14 2016, 2:54 PM
By: @Strumelia

I scored a Robert Mize dulcimer!! Have a...

Posted: Sunday March 13 2016, 10:49 PM
By: @IRENE

Tuning equidistant strings?

Posted: Sunday February 7 2016, 4:28 PM
By: @Steve Smith

Quick question about Homer Ledford Dulcimers.

Posted: Wednesday January 27 2016, 9:19 PM
By: @Estes George

Warren May Dulcimers, Feedback?

Posted: Tuesday January 19 2016, 2:10 AM
By: @marg

Comments

Jan Potts
12/14/16 03:05:42PM @jan-potts:

Yes, maybe in the "Instruments--specific luthiers" etc.  discussion.  I have several of Fred Martin's but am anxious to see his brother's.


Jan Potts
12/05/16 08:33:16PM @jan-potts:

I would love to know what you found out about the Martin dulcimers!


Estes George
10/19/16 08:45:33PM @george-desjardins:

 Yes, I am still interested, but when this came up I had to pounce on it, The
 historic preservation of some of these are hard to find. I was actually
 getting ready to contact you when this came up! Also I like to collect older,
 vintage, unique dulcimers.
 So, was curious why you're getting rid of it? Also what the difference
 between bass and standard dulcimers is, dimensions, depth? I know the tuning
 is different.
  And yes, have bought and sold many dulcimers over a few years. A dangerous hobby.
  I'm going to see if I can PM you, think I have to follow you first,


Sheryl St. Clare
10/18/16 08:49:17PM @sheryl-st-clare:

George, I am happy to send you more photos, I am trying to send you a pm so you can give me your personal email address... 


marg
04/07/16 12:46:49AM @marg:

Hi, I just read your post to lexie, where you said you had 2 Warren May dulcimers. I have one of his smaller ones called a ground hog. If yours have a moveable bridge could you measure about where it is. I am having trouble getting mine in a place where it is in tune all the way up to the 7th fret. I guess I could call the shop and ask Warren but was hoping I could get it. Buying used we can get some great deals but also some puzzles.

 


Strumelia
01/09/16 05:18:44PM @strumelia:

Hi George,  you must list your asking price in your For Sale ad I'm afraid.  Please see the FAQ/Rules page for details on posting ads.  Thanks!


Strumelia
11/27/15 04:56:30PM @strumelia:

Hi George, please see your INBOX for my private message- thanks! smile


Monica
08/18/15 10:30:55AM @monica:

Would love to hear it, do you have any recording. I don't see any photo attachment


Monica
08/17/15 08:46:56PM @monica:

Hi there George, just curious about those two dulcimers in your picture? Who made them they are very unuusual.


Christine Shoemaker
07/07/15 12:14:42AM @christine-shoemaker:

Hi there George!  I'm glad you're here!  What you are seeing in my picture is a Dulciborn.  I and others have videos of this dulcimer posted here.  Please feel free to go to my page and have a listen.  I sure would like to hear your cellomer!  Do you have any audio or video?  Thanks!


Ken Longfield
11/29/13 07:09:29PM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD George. It's good to have you here.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Karen Keane
11/29/13 08:42:52AM @karen-keane:
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
Rob N Lackey
11/29/13 06:11:33AM @rob-n-lackey:

Welcome, George, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. I believe the dulcimer is quite addictive; in fact, if the guv-mint reads this they may require a warning label on them and no sales to those under 21!!!!! Hope you enjoy it here.

Rob


Jim Fawcett
11/28/13 10:40:48PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey George, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.


Ben Barr Jr
11/28/13 10:23:47PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi George, 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.

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John Keane
11/28/13 09:43:52PM @john-keane:

Howdy and welcome to FOTMD!