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@john-gribble
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Mississippi Sawyer:
Posted a new Comment on Mississippi Sawyer:
""The Flying Noter"!"
@john-gribble
• 3 days ago
• comments: 5
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan: Mississippi Sawyer
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan: Mississippi Sawyer
@john-gribble
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
@john-gribble
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone know what kind of pick this is?":
Posted a response to "Does anyone know what kind of pick this is?":
"I can't help with your particular pick, either. But for dulcimer I like big straight-edged triangle picks too. I've settled on thin or medium thickness..."
@john-gribble
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I ordered my own dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "I ordered my own dulcimer ":
"I'm sure you'll get a fine quality instrument. He's made enough of the things to know what he's doing!"
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: Mirk, the Midnight Hour
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: Mirk, the Midnight Hour
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dusty-turtle: One Wife is Enough for Me
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dusty-turtle: One Wife is Enough for Me
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: East Virginia
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: East Virginia
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "Mc PHEARSON'S LAMENT" - Hummel
Liked a youtube item created by @gregg-schneeman: "Mc PHEARSON'S LAMENT" - Hummel
@john-gribble
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on "LUMPY CUSTARD MAZURKA" - Hummel:
Posted a new Comment on "LUMPY CUSTARD MAZURKA" - Hummel:
"I like that a lot. Thank you."
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Hard Times Come Again No More:
Posted a new Comment on Hard Times Come Again No More:
"Very nice. Thank you."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "If I Had a Hammer (dulcimer) but no left-hand":
Posted a response to "If I Had a Hammer (dulcimer) but no left-hand":
"A few lessons probably wouldn't be a bad thing..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Old topic about wood and new McSpadden, need help.":
Posted a response to "Old topic about wood and new McSpadden, need help.":
"Hi. Those are tough choices to make, aren't they. I don't think there would be a huge tone difference between the cherry and walnut. They both tend towards a..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on My first N. Carolina Mountain Dulcimer build:
Posted a new Comment on My first N. Carolina Mountain Dulcimer build:
"Well, there's a pretty thing!"
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Liked a group discussions item created by @magictime: Why I chose meantone fretting on my Thomas reproduction
Liked a group discussions item created by @magictime: Why I chose meantone fretting on my Thomas reproduction
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Sam Russell dulcimore update:
Posted a new Comment on Sam Russell dulcimore update:
"Those are pretty pegs (maple?) and match the caps on the scroll. But I'm a believer in geared pegs, I'm afraid. I've replaced friction pegs on two dulcimers..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Sherry! Oh, my. Saké, rice wine, is the commonly-used ingredient here. I'm sensitive to alcohol, so we substitute vinegar or lemon juice for it...."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Thanks, @dusty-turtle!"
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"@robin-thompson, no, I don't think so. It is very typical of Japanese pop songs of the era (early '60s).
A little later--according to Wikipedeia, the lyrics..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"That's a wonderful song, @Ariane and @@robin-thompson. It is still popular in Japan. According to my wife Miwako, it is a "lost love" song, with the singer..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Testing Lacquer v Polyurethane:
Posted a new Comment on Testing Lacquer v Polyurethane:
"I think there are too many variable other than the finish materials for there to be any definitive conclusions to be made. After all, no two instruments are..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a photos item created by @sheryl-st-clare: 20200621 121749
Liked a photos item created by @sheryl-st-clare: 20200621 121749
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Long, Long Ago:
Posted a new Comment on Long, Long Ago:
"Nice job, David. And a good-sounding instrument.
Consider "singing the words," even silently, as you play. You'll get a sense of where to give the tune some..."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Unknown maker":
Posted a response to "Unknown maker":
"But what a cool instrument!. I'll bet it has an interesting sound."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Day by Day (multi-track dulcimer):
Posted a new Comment on Day by Day (multi-track dulcimer):
"Beautiful."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Girl I Left Behind Me:
Posted a new Comment on The Girl I Left Behind Me:
"That zinggy sound of the noter is great! Love it."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 8
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: The Girl I Left Behind Me
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: The Girl I Left Behind Me
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir:
Posted a new Comment on Mes Parents Veulent Plus Me Voir:
"Super! Thanks."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Getting back into my Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Getting back into my Dulcimer":
"Welcome back to music-making, Gary! I came back to dulcimer a little before retiring and have enjoyed it very much. I have also enjoyed the company of the..."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Rugg and Jackel inlays?":
Posted a response to "Rugg and Jackel inlays?":
"Those inlay are pre-cut. I don't know where they came from originally (maybe Germany or Italy), but were sold in the US by Vitali Imports in Southern..."
Latest Group Discussions
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Pegheads?
I'm thinking about replacing some Grover friction "patent" violin style...
@John Gribble 4 years ago - Comments: 6
The Wren Has Landed
I recently received a new Wren travel dulcimer from Pete Staehling of...
@John Gribble 6 years ago - Comments: 12
Mc Spadden or Sweet Woods?
Hello, kind reader(s),I'm considering instruments to get back into...
@John Gribble 6 years ago - Comments: 2
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01/22/19 05:16:29PM @strumelia:
John, your generous patronage of this site is so kind and so appreciated! 
08/22/16 06:16:13PM @hugssandi:
I see one of your favorite songs is Hard Times Come Again No More. It is new to me, and I have been working very hard on it this week. I can see why you love it so~now I do, too!
08/22/16 10:03:50AM @strumelia:
Hi John, I'm happy to help enable you to donate to the site! ;D I'll send you a private message with my address.
02/23/15 03:43:12PM @strumelia:
John thank you so much for becoming a site patron. Received your donation all the way from Tokyo today. 
02/09/14 02:46:43AM @jill-kaiser:
Ahhhh ok. Im just learning the dulcimer myself. Im not very good thats why i am looking for others to play with. I also dabble in guitar, ukelele and harmonica. Not real good at any of them. Just. So so. Ok well thanks... What are doung all the wY over here in japAn for anyway?
Ahhhh ok. Im just learning the dulcimer myself. Im not very good thats why i am looking for others to play with. I also dabble in guitar, ukelele and harmonica. Not real good at any of them. Just. So so. Ok well thanks... What are doung all the wY over here in japAn for anyway?
01/31/14 10:29:07AM @marg:
Welcome,
I hope many happy dreams come true for your retirement. Enjoy the dulcimer and it's sweet sound.
01/06/14 07:53:17PM @karen-keane:
Pull up a chair and stay awhile. It's a great site. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
Pull up a chair and stay awhile. It's a great site. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask.
01/05/14 10:10:16AM @karen-keane:
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to share ideas and listen to music. I hope you enjoy!
01/04/14 08:02:14PM @ken-longfield:
John, welcome to FOTMD. It's good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
01/04/14 05:08:10PM @rob-n-lackey:
Welcome, John, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. Hope you enjoy it here.
Rob
01/04/14 05:06:15PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Hi John, 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
