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@ken-longfield
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on @valizzo:
Posted a new Comment on @valizzo:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Valizzo. It's good to have you aboard. You will find an easy instrument to play without reading music. Most dulcimer players use a system..."
@ken-longfield
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
"Roger, here is a link to a good plan. I've made several dulcimers using this plan, both hourglass and teardrop. I'm a fan of the 27" VSL on this..."
@ken-longfield
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
Posted a new Comment on @roger-butler:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Roger. I was just in eastern Kentucky at the Hindman Dulcimer Festival. I'm glad to hear that you are going to build a dulcimer and learn..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer from 1970":
Posted a response to "Mystery dulcimer from 1970":
"It's a nice looking dulcimer, but I don't have a clue as to who made it. I've never seen one like it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @winstond:
Posted a new Comment on @winstond:
"Welcome to FOTMD WinstonD. It's good to have you aboard. I hope you find your old dulcimer. I look forward to your participation here. Have fun exploring..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @mountainmender:
Posted a new Comment on @mountainmender:
"Welcome to FOTMD Mountainmender. It's good to have another Pennsylvanian on board. This is a wonderful community of dulcimer people. I look forward to your..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "American old time music.":
Posted a response to "American old time music.":
"Few people seem to perform the old songs/tunes as solo pieces. They are most often found in the performances of dulcimer clubs or in jams at festivals. One..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":
"Like Robin, I was able to identify them because I have a Blue Lion with those tuners.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 505
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you, Lisa. I needed a photo for the Hindman dulcimer homecoming since I did a presentation on the restoration of my 1931 James Edward Thomas dulcimer...."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":
"If the dulcimer is a Blue Lion as Robin suggested those are Schaller tuning machines. Here is a link to the Schaller website. These are very high quality..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 8
Liked a group discussions item created by @terry-jaye: Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life
Liked a group discussions item created by @terry-jaye: Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on My new Bill Berg dulcimer!:
Posted a new Comment on My new Bill Berg dulcimer!:
"Thanks, Dusty, it does.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""