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@john-gribble • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on 11-11-18: Appalachian Dulcimer Players In World War I:

"Thank you. "

@john-gribble • 2 days ago • comments: 5
Liked a group discussions item created by @david-bennett:
11-11-18: Appalachian Dulcimer Players In World War I

@john-gribble • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "70's article of Ozark dulcimer":

"Indeed, that is a nice article. The student magazine looks to have been a worthwhile project, too The idea that John Mowhee may have been the originator of..."

@john-gribble • 2 days ago • comments: 0
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70's article of Ozark dulcimer

@john-gribble • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on New strings:

"The "conventional wisdom" generally is the make of the plain strings is unimportant. They are all made from the same material from the same sources. Wound..."

@john-gribble • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sound Hole Placement":

"Try to open Ken's .pdf. It is very good. "

@john-gribble • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on POLL: Do you play alone, or with others?:

"I'm afraid none of the options reflected my situation very accurately. I play pretty regularly with another old folkie, but I've only used dulcimer a couple..."

@john-gribble • 2 months ago • comments: 1
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Been All Around This World

@john-gribble • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for a Blue Lion dulcimer":

"Well, this is interesting, although a llittle off-topic. The only Richie dulcimer I ever saw "up close and personal" was an hourglass instrument with a..."

@john-gribble • 2 months ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions for fixing a fretboard:

"John's suggestion about filing off the ends of the screws is a very good one. I would take the screws out and just cut the offending length off with a pair..."

@john-gribble • 3 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Further ado about 2 v 1 melody string(s):

"Hi, sorry to hear you're having troubles. I suggest you find someone close to home to look at your instruments and help get you straightened out. I entered..."

@john-gribble • 3 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Chickens They Are Crowing:

"Lovely."

@john-gribble • 3 months ago • comments: 8
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The Chickens They Are Crowing

@john-gribble • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for a Blue Lion dulcimer":

"I just took a look at the Blue Lion website. It didn't appear that they weren't taking orders so much as they have a waiting list, as do many popular..."

@john-gribble • 3 months ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on "Student Model" :

"That is a beauty!"

@john-gribble • 3 months ago • comments: 11
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Pegheads?

I'm thinking about replacing some Grover friction "patent" violin style...
@John Gribble 2 years ago - Comments: 6

The Wren Has Landed

I recently received a new Wren travel dulcimer from Pete Staehling of...
@John Gribble 4 years ago - Comments: 12

Mc Spadden or Sweet Woods?

Hello, kind reader(s),I'm considering instruments to get back into...
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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