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@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"I have a video from McSpadden produced in the mid 1970s where Lynn McSpadden says that used aliphatic resin glue in building his dulcimers. This is what I..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"Back in 1974 I would guess that McSpadden recommended using a wood glue like Original Titebond or Elmer's Wood Glue. As John says, they'd only have a drop or..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @roger-casey:
Posted a new Comment on @roger-casey:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Roger. It's good to have you aboard. From your profile I gather that you have a five string dulcimer. A 0.014 is typical for an A string on..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"I agree with John on the 1/8" spacing. Any closer and you are sure to have problems. Depending upon the glue used your should be able to remove the bridge..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
Posted a new Comment on @sandra-hehl:
"I have a Warren May dulcimer which I enjoy playing although I don't play it all that often. It is in the general rotation and not one of my regular players...."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
Posted a new Comment on @themusicaldabbler:
"Welcome to FOTMD, The Musical Dabbler. It's good to have you aboard. I hope you know that hammered dulcimers and mountain dulcimers are to very different..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
Posted a new Comment on @jfox101:
"Welcome to FOTMD, JFox101. It's good to have aboard even if it is only to pass along your uncle's dulcimers. I'm sure you will find good homes for them..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024:
Posted a new Comment on Emma´s Waltz Open Night Folkclub Villingen 2024:
"Thank you, Luigi, for sharing your performance at this wonderful event. It looks like everyone was enjoying themselves.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @sabinafell:
Posted a new Comment on @sabinafell:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Sabina. It's good to have you aboard. You will find a great deal of information here about playing the mountain dulcimer. Look around the..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @don-patrick:
Posted a new Comment on @don-patrick:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Don. It's good to have you aboard. I haven't seen Wayne Henderson for ages. Next time you see him, tell him I said "Hi!". It's good to have..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @kayli:
Posted a new Comment on @kayli:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Kayli. It's good to have you aboard. This is a great place to learn about the mountain dulcimer. Have fun exploring this site. If you have..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about my Dulcimer Kit":
Posted a response to "Question about my Dulcimer Kit":
"I'll second John's post. The FolkRoots kit will make a very nice dulcimer.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""