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@ken-longfield
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @jacqueline-lawton:
Posted a new Comment on @jacqueline-lawton:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Jacqueline. It is good to have you aboard. This is wonderful place to start your dulcimer journey. There are many friendly, knowledgeable..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Changing from pegs to machine tuners":
Posted a response to "Changing from pegs to machine tuners":
"If the dulcimers are "revival" instruments, mainly post 1950, I don't see any problem in modifying it. I would look to be able to undo the modification if..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":
"When I first started making dulcimers I used violin varnish as that was what my teacher used since he was a violin maker. I think I made three or four..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @carla-anderson:
Posted a new Comment on @carla-anderson:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Carla. It's good to have you aboard. There are many knowledgeable mountain folks here who are willing to share their expertise with others...."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026:
Posted a new Comment on Instrument Makers Concert, NFF 2026:
"Very nice playing. You picked two wonderful folks to honor with your dulcimers. Thanks for sharing the video.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hindman Homecoming 2026":
Posted a response to "Hindman Homecoming 2026":
"I talked with Doug Naselroad the other day and he hopes to be able to have the Homecoming in November 0f 2026. I think the dates he mentioned to me are Nov...."
@ken-longfield
• 6 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @bowarr:
Posted a new Comment on @bowarr:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bowarr. It is good to have you aboard. You might want to join the Dulcimer Building group. Surprisingly you can find it under "Groups" in..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Troublesome Creek on PBS":
Posted a response to "Troublesome Creek on PBS":
"You're welcome, Dusty. The Road to Recovery is an excellent program for recovering addicts. Not everyone stays at the Stringed Instrument Company. Some go on..."
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Troublesome Creek on PBS":
Created a new forum topic "Troublesome Creek on PBS":
"Last night (4/6/26) PBS News Hour featured The Road to Recovery program and the Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company in its final segment of the..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @mike-the-beginner:
Posted a new Comment on @mike-the-beginner:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Mike. To help you sell your dulcimer I suggest that you post good views of your dulcimer. Focus on a full view of the top, back, a side..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Happy Easter ":
Posted a response to "Happy Easter ":
"Happy Easter to you as well Richard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @mikequilliams:
Posted a new Comment on @mikequilliams:
"Mike, if you want to get a response from other builders you need to create a thread in the Dulcimer Making group. If you have joined the group you should see..."