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@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Ken Hulme:
RevDave -- I suggest investing $50 or so in a carboard dulcimer. The sound is good, the frets are dead on and intonation can be adjusted if needs..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Ken Hulme:
RevDave: ALL of the issues you have with your no-name kit dulcimer are pretty easily fixed -- by you-- with a little help from your friends..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"NateBuildsToys:
It seems to me that since both options are good quality, and you cant actually play or hear either one before buying, it might be best to..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Silverstrings:
RevDave:
Silverstrings:
I own a #58 Deluxe Black Mountain dulcimer with a redwood top and cherry sides and back. It is a sweet dulcimer. I..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Silverstrings:
I own a #58 Deluxe Black Mountain dulcimer with a redwood top and cherry sides and back. It is a sweet dulcimer. I found the dulcimer that you..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Ken Hulme:
Essential differences? Apple & Oranges!!! EVERYTHING: Internal volume of the body, internal bracing dimensions and locations, plank..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Differences between two dulcimers":
"Wally Venable:
Have you actually played both of them? If you are buying a musical instrument, the sound and the way it fits your playing should be the..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Differences between two dulcimers":
Created a new forum topic "Differences between two dulcimers":
"I’m looking at one of two different instruments. A Bill Berg #2292 short scale (all walnut), and a Black Mountain #56 in mahogany with an old growth redwood..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Thanks, Ken. I certainly appreciate your experience and expertise. I’ve had some high-end stuff of all kinds, but I also know 2 things: 1) I don’t want to..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"You’re doing some unusual and beautiful work."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
Posted a response to "OPINION ON BUILDER":
"Thanks, Ken. I appreciate that. Do you build for sale, as well? Do you have a web page?"
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Folk Instruments?":
Posted a response to "Folk Instruments?":
"The same goes for pipe organs, and probably everything else, too. There are purist enthusiasts of all instruments. For me, there’s a line of integrity..."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "squeakless nylon strings?":
Posted a response to "squeakless nylon strings?":
"I’m not familiar with nylon tape wound, but I am familiar with metal tape wound — and with nylon wrapped flats for bass, as well as classical guitar strings...."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Nut & saddle Material":
Posted a response to "Nut & saddle Material":
"Martin uses bone on its guitars; Gibson and Taylor use a synthetic (Tusq) that they insist is better tuned to conduct the frequencies particular to guitars...."
@revdave
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Pick noise":
Posted a response to "Pick noise":
"Those are good. But if you want less pick noise, you might try the Dunlop Jazz III. They’re small, so not much point. They’re a thick, mellow pick."
Hi Rev, 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
Welcome RevDave to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. There is loads of information here all about the dulcimer. Best wishes finding your first dulcimer and learning. It is a fun journey.
Welcome to FOTMD, RevDave. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."