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@john-gribble
• 3 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Pallet Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Pallet Dulcimore:
"Pallet Dulcimore by Dan Cox, #13-20
For a couple of years I’ve had the wants for one of “Dulcimore Dan” Cox’s traditional instruments. I admire the..."
@john-gribble
• one week ago
• comments: 14
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Banks Of The Lee - Irish folk melody
Liked a youtube item created by @dan-evans: Banks Of The Lee - Irish folk melody
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Hi, Terry,
You've found a good therapist with the dulcimer. Enjoy.
I'm practicing classical guitar for the first time in many years. My adult son in..."
@john-gribble
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan: Simple Gifts Bass
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan: Simple Gifts Bass
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on tightening a pickup jack:
Posted a new Comment on tightening a pickup jack:
"In theory it should work fine. Tightening those things is often troublesome, especially if the jack isn't mounted on a plate of some sort. "
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Pallet Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Pallet Dulcimore:
"This one is now a Japanese resident. Thanks, Dan. She's beautiful. I'm really pleased. "
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Nylon-string dulcimer for sale $260":
Posted a response to "Nylon-string dulcimer for sale $260":
"I recently received a beautiful new dulcimore from Dan Cox, shipped from Tennessee to Tokyo through the USPS. The charge was $80.00 amd Japanese customs..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 7
Liked a music item created by @traildad: Wildwood Flower
Liked a music item created by @traildad: Wildwood Flower
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Tim Eriksen playing MD and singing sacred harp
Liked a forum discussions item created by @robin-thompson: Tim Eriksen playing MD and singing sacred harp
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Early CapriTaurus Dulcimer ":
Posted a response to "Early CapriTaurus Dulcimer ":
"What a nice looking instrument. I would tune it DAA low to high and play it in the traditional noter or finger dance style.
The Hearts of the Dulcimer film..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: Wayfaring Stranger
Liked a soundcloud item created by @kevin-r: Wayfaring Stranger
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Jethro Amburgey Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Jethro Amburgey Dulcimer":
"Hi, Strumelia. Yes, Tim and I connected. I've promised him the Amburgey instrumnet I have. It is a little fragile and I plan to carry to him at least partway..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Hindman Luthiery school giving people a second chance
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: Hindman Luthiery school giving people a second chance
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on nylon strings on mt dulcimer (a failed experiment):
Posted a new Comment on nylon strings on mt dulcimer (a failed experiment):
"Stewart McCormick:
But what about high tension nylon/gut strings on a banjo dulcimer/banjammer?
I use nylgut (artificial gut) strings on my two..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on nylon strings on mt dulcimer (a failed experiment):
Posted a new Comment on nylon strings on mt dulcimer (a failed experiment):
"I rather like that sound. It reminds me of lute. "
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
"I suspect someone who didn't know better forced the brads down to hold the strings in place while tuning. A bad move, and probably not done by the maker."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
"You know, unless the pins/brads/nails are loose, you don't have a problem. Typically they aren't driven all the way in, but leave a small amount of the shaft..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Pallet Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Pallet Dulcimore:
"That's a good-looking piece of work!"
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Samanthra":
Posted a response to "Samanthra":
"Try DAC. I don't know which style you're playing in, but with the "melody" string tuned to G, the #1 note of the scale is on the 4th fret. That puts you in..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mystery Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Mystery Dulcimer:
"ex machina:
John Gribble:
I believe that is a Korean-made instrument from the 19760s. The binding and center strip on the back are very guitar-like...."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Unknown maker":
Posted a response to "Unknown maker":
"Strumelia:
Fascinating dulcimer! Obviously some care was put into designing it.
I suspect the lower sound holes were originally "f" style sound holes like..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mystery Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Mystery Dulcimer:
"I believe that is a Korean-made instrument from the 19760s. The binding and center strip on the back are very guitar-like. It's quite pretty, isn't it!"
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Mississippi Sawyer:
Posted a new Comment on Mississippi Sawyer:
""The Flying Noter"!"
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan: Mississippi Sawyer
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan: Mississippi Sawyer
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
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
• 3 months 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
• 3 months 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
• 3 months 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
• 3 months ago
• comments: 16
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
• 3 months ago
• comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: East Virginia
Liked a music item created by @dulcimermaid: East Virginia
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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
