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@john-gribble • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Solid body:

"So what/where is the pickup?"

@john-gribble • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Another "Not A Dulcimer" Build:

"Is this a solid body? A box? Hollowed out? Fun!"

@john-gribble • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hondo HD2 - peg problems, worn finish":

"Kusani: "You will need a very thin-bladed screwdriver though, so you don't strip the heads of those teenie screws." Or you may need a very small phillips..."

@john-gribble • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hair line crack bottom back of walnut McSpadden":

"I agree with those who suggest not doing anything, at least for the time being. Other than some minor cosmetic issues, you don't yet have a problem. At this..."

@john-gribble • one month ago • comments: 12
Liked a youtube item created by @brian-g: Planxty Fanny Po'er/Dennis O'Connor

@john-gribble • one month ago • comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: Robert Burns Medley

@john-gribble • one month ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Goin' Home:

"I found P.D. scores in C and D flat here: https://imslp.org/wiki/Goin%27_Home_(Fisher%2C_William_Arms) They might help you create a version beyond just..."

@john-gribble • one month ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Fur Elise on Mountain Dulcimer!:

@john-gribble • 2 months ago • comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on POLL: Do you play a dulcimer before buying it?:

"Of the four I currently own, only one did I play before buying, my Warren May. But to be completely honest, I was seduced by the wood grain, a varicolored..."

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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: 3

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01/29/20 06:38:28PM @strumelia:

John, thank you SO much for your generous support of our site! inlove dulcimer bowdown

01/22/19 05:16:29PM @strumelia:

John, your generous patronage of this site is so kind and so appreciated! flower

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?

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.

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!

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 07:50:15PM @john-keane:

Howdy and welcome to FOTMD!

01/04/14 07:35:14PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey John, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.

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