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@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Noter effect on strings?:
Posted a new Comment on Noter effect on strings?:
"You can use graphite from a lead pencil or I use https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minute-Key-3-Gram-Powdered-Graphite/5003252247 . This is probably a lifetime..."
@ken-longfield
• 11 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Noter effect on strings?:
Posted a new Comment on Noter effect on strings?:
"If a string breaks between the peg and the nut, I would suspect the nut slot as the culprit. The string binds in the nut. As you tune going up to the D does..."
@ken-longfield
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Noter effect on strings?:
Posted a new Comment on Noter effect on strings?:
"Robin, you might try lubricating the nut slot of that string with a little graphite. It will help the string slide better in the slot. There is also the..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sad news: Christophe Toussaint lost everything during fire":
Posted a response to "Sad news: Christophe Toussaint lost everything during fire":
"This is devastating news and a tremendous loss for both Christophe and all those who appreciate his Epinette des Vosges. I hope he will be able to recover..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @starbag:
Posted a new Comment on @starbag:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Starbag. It's good to have you aboard. Presnell dulcimers certainly hold an important place in dulcimer history, but I wouldn't consider..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: selfie with simerman dulcimer
Liked a photos item created by @carol-h: selfie with simerman dulcimer
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @canard:
Posted a new Comment on @canard:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Canard. It's good to have you aboard. I see that you are already exploring this site. You will find a friendly and knowledgeable group of..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @art-robinson:
Posted a new Comment on @art-robinson:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Art. Moving from guitar building to mountain dulcimers should be not problem. Building mountain dulcimers is a lot less complicated; at..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @asenovex:
Posted a new Comment on @asenovex:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Asenovex. You can learn about mountain dulcimers by exploring this site. Use the search function to find answers to specific questions or..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Heritage Day in Sperryville, VA when I learned of Gary's death. It is sad that another great builder and player is gone. I..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lindaycat. You've come to the right place to ask your question. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here...."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"After a challenge from our daughter and son-in-law I built a Praetorius 1619 scheitholt; the one the original post in this thread references. It is 107 cm..."