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@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Sorry for the bad link. Thanks for correcting it. I actually think the calculator at the UK address is far more interesting to play with. I just rechecked..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"And here's the response from GHS strings to my questions about tension. I don't have time to read this now, but I hope someone finds it interesting!..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Greetings! I also sent an email to Bing Futch, whose Patreon group I recently joined, and he responded by posting a link to a string tension calculator that..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Thanks all you guys for the tips & ideas. I put in an email to juststrings and even sent a note to Norris Bennett. Fingers crossed!"
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Hi Ken, thanks for your response, that chart might be helpful. It occurred to me that there might be a chart of what gauge strings could be tuned to for..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Ken Longfield:
For a 29" VSL you'd be pushing it to get the melody string above a 0.012. You can try a 0.014 or 0.013 but be prepared to it break. The same..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"That's what got me excited in the first place! I also just don't want to sell this dulcimer because it's really got a lovely sound, but I just can't handle..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Wally Venable:
Bing Futch has a good 9-year old video - Dulcimerica 273 - "Sliding On The Resonator" - Mountain Dulcimer
His instrument is very much a..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Thanks Ken, for the references and ideas. I will be playing through my 20A Fender most of the time. I will definitely check out Juststrings, I was wondering..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Ken Hulme:
The onlty slide player I've ever seen was at Cullowee years ago when I was in the Traditional track. One of the teachers -- Norris Bennet -- was..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Hi Wally, thanks a lot. I think a .012 was the first increase I tried, and it went snap-TWANG! in short order. I went back to an 11. I'm still low on the..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Wally Venable:
Good luck on your explorations. Please give us some reports since there is little information on slide playing available.
Most slide work..."
@pattyfromor
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Created a new forum topic "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Greetings! I have a 29" Folkcraft that I want to learn to play slide on. Is there anyone here who does that? I'm just starting out (with the slide), and..."
Welcome to FOTMD Pattyfromor. It is good to have you aboard.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Welcome Patty Fromor to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a wonderful community of friendly folks who love the dulcimer. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey.
Hi Patty, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer., It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
Hey Patty, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.