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@jack-m
• 27 minutes ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Ken, thanks ! Small closely knit community At least now I know the original. I have time tonight to look at my books. I am thinking of very light..."
@jack-m
• 14 hours ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"I'm assuming it may need top bracing similar to a guitar or ukulele but not sure. The book shows bracing and I have other books showing bracing for..."
@jack-m
• 21 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Thanks Ken ! I'm about 3 hours north of Williamsport but wouldn't know where to look. Could be an interesting trip. I'm going to try locally first but..."
@jack-m
• 22 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"John, I knew about CBGitty but not about Ocooch so will check them out. THANKS !
You could try looking up Ocooch Hardwoods for thin, very good quality..."
@jack-m
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Thanks Shopdad, My poor Dad was a master electrician and dabbled in woodworking. I'm a retired machinist/modelmaker. My first dulcimer build will have a..."
@jack-m
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Thanks for letting me in the door. I first learned of the dulcimer in the 1970s via Foxfire books. I'm not really musically inclined but do enjoy..."
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Short fretboard dulcimer?
I'm new to dulcimers and am planning to build one. I have the Kimbell...
@Jack M 21 hours ago - Comments: 5
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09/07/25 01:42:50PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi Jack, 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
09/06/25 05:12:47PM @richard-streib:
Welcome Jack M. Glad you joined. There are a number of builders on this site. Post your question in the making dulcimers group for the best place to connect with builders. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
