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@john-gribble
• one week ago
• comments: 49
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering 2019.:
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering 2019.:
"Well, that looked like more fun than grown people should be allowed to have. Dulcimer heaven. I wish I could have been there. "
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 7
Liked a photos item created by @sheryl-st-clare: 2nd Dulcimer Build
Liked a photos item created by @sheryl-st-clare: 2nd Dulcimer Build
@john-gribble
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Transition from standard to baritone dulcimer :
Posted a new Comment on Transition from standard to baritone dulcimer :
"I suggest you not be too hasty in trying to make your bari easy to play. You need some tension and mass to get those low notes going. "
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Strings to use on newly acquired dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Strings to use on newly acquired dulcimer ":
"Hello, Mark. Others with more dulcimer experience than I have will probably pipe in. But a good place to start might be a packaged set, or at least those..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Guitar Style Options?":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Guitar Style Options?":
"Both those look like very nice instruments. The Merlin/Woodrow fretting system allows for two octaves (major scale only) when one plays across the strings...."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Guitar Style Options?":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer-Guitar Style Options?":
"A modified octave mandolin/Irish bouzouki might be a possible solution. Unwanted frets can be removed and the slots filled. You could choose whether to..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering Update":
Posted a response to "Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering Update":
"Ah, I wish I could be there."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Liked a photos item created by @dan: Other instruments (East Tennessee Cittern)
Liked a photos item created by @dan: Other instruments (East Tennessee Cittern)
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Pretty Saro:
Posted a new Comment on Pretty Saro:
"Very nice, Jan. One of my favorites, too."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Buzzing middle & base string when fretted on 2nd fret":
Posted a response to "Buzzing middle & base string when fretted on 2nd fret":
"Ken is right. It sounds to me like the third fret is the bad guy. As instruments age, frets can become uneven because of wear or the finger board drying out...."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Liked a group discussions item created by @sam-edelston: Shake, Rattle, and Roll (and Strum!)
Liked a group discussions item created by @sam-edelston: Shake, Rattle, and Roll (and Strum!)
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Question on floating vs. fixed nut:
Posted a new Comment on Question on floating vs. fixed nut:
"On most dulcimers the nut is glued. The bridge can be either fixed (glued) or "floating," held in place by string tension. A glued nut is the standard for..."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on The Wind and Rain:
Posted a new Comment on The Wind and Rain:
"Very nicely done. Thank you."
@john-gribble
• 3 months ago
• comments: 8
Liked a photos item created by @strumelia: Hummel - strumelia
Liked a photos item created by @strumelia: Hummel - strumelia
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Pegheads?
I'm thinking about replacing some Grover friction "patent" violin style...
@John Gribble 3 years ago - Comments: 6
The Wren Has Landed
I recently received a new Wren travel dulcimer from Pete Staehling of...
@John Gribble 5 years ago - Comments: 12
Mc Spadden or Sweet Woods?
Hello, kind reader(s),I'm considering instruments to get back into...
@John Gribble 5 years ago - Comments: 3
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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
