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@ken-longfield
• 38 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Perhaps the hourglass shape has sold well because it is more pleasing to the eye than other shapes. My experience as a builder is that it takes a little more..."
@ken-longfield
• 42 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Like John, I am not aware of Prichard using a push cart or even traveling to sell his "American" dulcimer. He may have used advertising in newspapers or in..."
@ken-longfield
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"It depends on the VSL of the instrument and the tuning. Like Dan I usually tune them around CGG. Gauges run from 0.010 up to 0.020. I buy spools of music..."
@ken-longfield
• yesterday
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
Posted a new Comment on @martha-fleming:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Martha. It's good to have you aboard. Your history with the mountain dulcimer is interesting. I admit to never having heard of your..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"The general rule of humidity is that if you are comfortable, your instruments are comfortable. If the humidity is low, the wood will lose moisture and..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome to FOTMD, BrotherBobGolen. It's good to have you aboard. I am glad that you have been receiving benefit from reading through these forums. I look..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"There are many lessons available online, but it depends upon what you want to do. Do you want a one-on-one lesson with Zoom or FaceTime? Do you just want..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"I knew Dave Nichols through A.S.I.A. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others. You live in a beautiful area of the country. It's been many..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"You're welcome. Your information says you are in the Adirondack Mts. There are two luthiers in NY that possibly could help you; Bernd Krause and Dwain..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"I second John's recommendation. You could send it to Folkcraft in Michigan and they will do the repair for you. Fokcraft owns the FolkRoots line which might..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"I make reproductions of the C.N. Prichard "American" dulcimer from late 1800s West Virginia. Also, I've made a few reproductions of early PA German zitters...."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Honey. It's good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful and knowledgeable community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts and a great place to..."