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@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"Robin, I've never tried leather picks. I have some leather scraps of different thicknesses so I might cut out a pick or two and give it a try. I have..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"Thanks, Dusty. I already knew about the Herdim picks being no longer in production. I have quite a supply left from when I had my folk music shop. At my age..."
@ken-longfield
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":
Posted a response to "Stoney End Dulcimers - any good?":
"Back in 1968 Len and Sue MacEachron started Here Inc. In Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1984 they sold Here Inc. to Gary and Eve Stone who changed the name to..."
@ken-longfield
• 8 hours ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
Posted a new Comment on The Plectrum: Picking Our Way Through Dulcimer History:
"This a good article and well worth reading. So what do you use for a pick? For me, 90% of the time it is a blue Herdim triangular pick.
Ken
"The dulcimer..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:
Posted a new Comment on If you could buy your first dulcimer over again.....?:
"Linda, I'm guessing that whoever told you that the Jim Good dulcimer was intended for noter style playing did so because it has no 6 1/2 fret. I can't..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:
"Clive, I'm not familiar with the mountain dulcimer makers across the pond. Perhaps John or Paul Crocker will see this and be able to provide information. Or..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:
Posted a new Comment on @clive8000:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Clive. It's good to have you aboard. Just reading through some of the forums here will give you a wonderful education in mountain dulcimer..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Massengill":
Posted a response to "David Massengill":
"Thanks for sharing that Robin. It was very interesting.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on We'll Shout and Give Him Glory:
Posted a new Comment on We'll Shout and Give Him Glory:
"Very nice, John. You and your new dulcimer sound lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: We'll Shout and Give Him Glory
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: We'll Shout and Give Him Glory
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Dulcimer for my 90th birthday":
Posted a response to "New Dulcimer for my 90th birthday":
"Happy Birthday, John! I know it's a week early, but I'm not taking a chance of forgetting it. Enjoy your new dulcimer.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @martynfoster735:
Posted a new Comment on @martynfoster735:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Marty. You will learn a great deal about the mountain dulcimer by reading through the forums here. Watch some of the videos and listen to..."