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@john-gribble
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sound Hole Placement":
Posted a response to "Sound Hole Placement":
"Try to open Ken's .pdf. It is very good.
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@john-gribble
• 5 days ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on POLL: Do you play alone, or with others?:
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
• 6 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @timothy:
Been All Around This World
Liked a music item created by @timothy:
Been All Around This World
@john-gribble
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for a Blue Lion dulcimer":
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 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions for fixing a fretboard:
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 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Further ado about 2 v 1 melody string(s):
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
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Chickens They Are Crowing:
Posted a new Comment on The Chickens They Are Crowing:
"Lovely."
@john-gribble
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
The Chickens They Are Crowing
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dan:
The Chickens They Are Crowing
@john-gribble
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking for a Blue Lion dulcimer":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on "Student Model" :
Posted a new Comment on "Student Model" :
"That is a beauty!"
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Hector the Hero on the Mini Jumbo Dulcimer I build:
Posted a new Comment on Hector the Hero on the Mini Jumbo Dulcimer I build:
"Lovely in every direction."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Cherokee Shuffle:
Posted a new Comment on Cherokee Shuffle:
"That was great! A fun version of that tune."
@john-gribble
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Techniques for accidentals":
Posted a response to "Techniques for accidentals":
"If you're playing noter style and the chromatic note passes pretty quickly, you can use the noter like a guitar slide. You can get the "in-between" note..."
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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...
@John Gribble 4 years ago - Comments: 3
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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?
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
