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@john-gribble
• 6 days 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
• 2 weeks 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
• 2 weeks 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
• 2 weeks 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
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
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 weeks 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 weeks 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..."
@john-gribble
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"@robin-thompson One of the things that make Pegheds attractive is they do look very much like wooden friction pegs. Had I been more patient, Chuck, the man..."
@john-gribble
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 16
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Fáinne Geal An Lae (The Dawning of the Day)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty-turtle: Fáinne Geal An Lae (The Dawning of the Day)
@john-gribble
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Need Help Identifying a Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Need Help Identifying a Dulcimer":
"I'm going to guess that the label reads. "J. Titus" and that 1970 is the year it was made. It is typical of a lot of amateur, kit, and crafts fair artisan..."
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Five Miles from Town
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Five Miles from Town
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Wood Choice - Food For Thought:
Posted a new Comment on Wood Choice - Food For Thought:
"That was fun. Thanks. Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars built a beautiful and, I asume, good-sounding guitar out of a shipping pallet some years ago. C.F. Martin..."
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 1
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf: Walnut Thomas replica dulcimore with oil finish
Liked a photos item created by @john-c-knopf: Walnut Thomas replica dulcimore with oil finish
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Appalshop's 1977 movie "Sourwood Mountain Dulcimers" :
Posted a new Comment on Appalshop's 1977 movie "Sourwood Mountain Dulcimers" :
"Wonderful! Thank you."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on documentary on the dulcimer from Lexington Public Library:
Posted a new Comment on documentary on the dulcimer from Lexington Public Library:
"Thank you for ferreting that out and posting it. A very nice little film."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 8
Liked a photos item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers: Newspaper
Liked a photos item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers: Newspaper
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "the duo of Kathy and Carol":
Posted a response to "the duo of Kathy and Carol":
"That was great! I remember them from the Ash Grove and other venues in Southern California "back in the day." I especially remembr their versions of Carter..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Well, I'm falling in love all over again with my Kevin Messenger teardrop dulcimer (see my avatar). I installed a set of Pegheds on it last week, and now I..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?":
Posted a response to "Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?":
"Thank you for the new photos. That really is an imaginative but tastefully-done spin on traditional design. The tuners are the same style as were common on..."
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?":
Posted a response to "Carved headstock and end piece.Maker?":
"Steven Berger:
Whoever built it did a very nice job! I agree. It is a little unconventional, but a nicely done piece of work.
It would be nice to see a..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Expensive hobby in the UK. Looks like I'm buying a lathe :D:
Posted a new Comment on Expensive hobby in the UK. Looks like I'm buying a lathe :D:
"ConnorC: Believe it or not, she is currently playing with a metal finger pick on her index finger and using it as a noter because she “doesn’t have..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: What'll We Do With The Baby-O
Liked a youtube item created by @sean-belt: What'll We Do With The Baby-O
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Looks like we’re joining the noter group. :
Posted a new Comment on Looks like we’re joining the noter group. :
"The Lorinda Jones book/CD "Dulcimer a la Mode" and the Jean Richie books are excellent sources of information on modes and re-tuning, should you wish to..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering (ONLINE!!):
Posted a new Comment on Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering (ONLINE!!):
"Well, I'm certainly looking forward to it. I'll only be attending the concert and the first day, but I hope to take away some things to keep me busy."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
Liked a group discussions item created by @john-c-knopf: Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box
Liked a group discussions item created by @john-c-knopf: Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Teardrop Dulcimer plans with shorter VSL:
Posted a new Comment on Teardrop Dulcimer plans with shorter VSL:
"You could have a photocopy of the plans made reduced to 93% of the original size. Then remeasure the drawing. That should give you a plan for an instrument..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "VSL Breakpoint Angles, Radiuses, and Excess String Lengths":
Posted a response to "VSL Breakpoint Angles, Radiuses, and Excess String Lengths":
"I guess I'll have to install some braces to my banjo head so I can properly call that little wooden thingie the strings sit on a bridge. Here I've been wrong..."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thomas reproductions (Messenger/Knopf/other?)":
Posted a response to "Thomas reproductions (Messenger/Knopf/other?)":
"A vote for Kevin here, only because I have and love one of his instruments. It's a teardrop, though, not a Thomas."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Liked a soundcloud item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers: Prodigal Son
Liked a soundcloud item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers: Prodigal Son
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Early One Sunday
Liked a soundcloud item created by @robin-thompson: Early One Sunday
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Liked a photos item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers: Butternut and Osage Shoat Hogfiddle
Liked a photos item created by @slate-creek-dulcimers: Butternut and Osage Shoat Hogfiddle
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: 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
