Kevin Messenger

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Location: Bruceton Mills, WV
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Sound clip , John D. Tignor Repro.


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Richard Wojtulewicz
04/01/15 01:54:22PM @richard-wojtulewicz:

Hi Kevin, I picked the Tignor repro today; its now safe and sound so thank you. I have to say I was surprised how 'petite' it is compared to my Red Kite even though the VSL's are the same. So slim in the waste yet beautifully balanced with a 'silvery' sound that evokes that 'old world' feel, just love it. Thank you for the hand written note and I appreciate the effort you put into your craft; no worries about fretboard height I use half of a spring loaded clothes peg as a noter, they belonged to my late mother-in-law and are around 60 yrs old. I'll post some pics soon and when able a sound clip.

Cheers, Richard.


John C. Knopf
03/15/15 06:12:20PM @john-c-knopf:

Well, Kevin, I like what Bob Mize told John Huron when John asked him if he ever demonstrated his (Bob's) dulcimers. Bob told John something like "In this shop, we're concerned with production, not performance."

I lean more towards building than playing, though I do play somewhat (in the older styles, though), and older tuning patterns.


Kevin Messenger
03/15/15 03:55:19PM @kevin-messenger:

Thanks John, and Randy. I have been practicing a bit, figured if I going to build em I better play em.


Randy Adams
03/15/15 01:59:42PM @randy-adams:

Yeah ur a dulcimer player/builder Kevin....you make 'em sound just like I like 'em.....


John C. Knopf
03/14/15 09:23:28AM @john-c-knopf:

Great job on the dulcimer and the tune, Kevin.

It sounds just fine.


Kevin Messenger
03/13/15 09:00:10PM @kevin-messenger:

Thanks Rob, It helps getting to play with good players.


Rob N Lackey
03/13/15 08:45:36PM @rob-n-lackey:

Kevin, you need to stop saying you "can't play." That was very good. Oh, and that Tignor repro sounded great as well!


Kevin Messenger
03/13/15 08:24:07PM @kevin-messenger:

Thanks everyone for the comments, it means a lot to hear your thoughts. Richard it will be on it's way come Monday morning.


Ken Backer
03/13/15 05:54:26PM @ken-backer:

Real good playing there, Kevin! Does Angelina do pies? And a great dulcimer.


Jim Fawcett
03/13/15 02:45:35PM @jim-fawcett:

Hey Kevin ya done good. Like the sound of the Tignor.


Bob Reinsel
03/13/15 02:12:56PM @bob-reinsel:

NIce. Well done, building and playing.


Ken Longfield
03/13/15 11:26:32AM @ken-longfield:

Sounds good Kevin. Another nice job.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."


Lexie R Oakley
03/13/15 10:15:50AM @lexie-r-oakley:

Wonderful sound Kevin, Richard should be very happy with his new dulcimer.


Gordon Hardy
03/13/15 09:10:19AM @gordon-hardy:

Thanks Kevin, great sound on that dulcimer.


Richard Wojtulewicz
03/13/15 02:41:58AM @richard-wojtulewicz:

Wonderful Kevin, send her on home I'll be waitingGrin.gif

Richard.


Patty from Virginia
03/12/15 10:53:39PM @patty-from-virginia:

Sounds really nice KevinSmile.gif


Cynthia Wigington
03/12/15 10:20:25PM @cynthia-wigington:
Kevin real nice playing on Angeline the Baker on a real nice dulcimer.
Kevin Messenger
03/12/15 10:07:30PM @kevin-messenger:

Thanks Ben.


Ben Barr Jr
03/12/15 09:52:09PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Enjoyed it!Smile.gif