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Jon Pickow has died
One of Jean & George's sons has died. Jon Pickow passed away recently. Here is a link to his bio: http://www.jonpickow.com/bio/
@Robin Thompson started 5 years ago - replies: 6
My Brightest Diamond dulcimer cover
A cover of one of my all-time favorite songs... I highly encourage you to listen to the original if you haven't! Oh, and there's an...
@glowhazel started 5 years ago - replies: 2
If this is true the Piezo goes on the Bottom?
Athena Tiamet From Benjamin Collie Seymour "actually the back is what vibrates and generates the sound on a dulcimer as the top is separated by...
@Nathina started 5 years ago - replies: 0
Modern Noter Drone Dulcimers
Sometimes it seems as though all dulcimers made today are designed for chording and are equal temperament. I know there are some people that make...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 39
My first dulcimer
I made the trip yesterday to Mountain View, Arkansas and purchased my first dulcimer. McSpadden 4FHWW. I haven't had time to sit and piddle around...
@salsarev started 5 years ago - replies: 8
tightening a pickup jack
The pickup jack on my dulcimer is loose. It rattles around and creates a buzz when I play. Has anyone used one of these tighteners ? Would...
@Dusty Turtle started 5 years ago - replies: 2
Homemade Noter
I received some 3/4 Purple Heart dowel I want to experiment with for making a noter. I’ve been using some orange Osage. Both woods are not at all...
@traildad started 5 years ago - replies: 4
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November
https://heritagedulcimers.wordpress.com/today-in-mountain-dulcimer-history/timdh-november/
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 19
John Rawdon/Dolly Parton Dulcimer
The Dolly Parton dulcimer that was auctioned yesterday sold for $37,500. The instrument was made in 1980 by John Rawdon of "Dulcimers By JR" out...
@David Bennett started 5 years ago - replies: 2