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Robert Owens
@robert-owens • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Okay, great, thanks! You're certainly a wealth of info about all of this...glad we have connected. I will follow your advice and try those string gauges, and..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • yesterday • comments: 5
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"Thanks Ken! You've been a big help already. I wish I could make it to Hindman next week, but it's not looking like I'd be able to on those dates. If that..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • yesterday • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @robert-owens:
"Thanks very much! This is a great resource...I've already gotten some very helpful replies from 3-4 different people...already on my way to getting it back..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Thanks Ken. Well, I don't know if that's more than I want to know, but it's more than I knew I needed to know! So, I've measured the vibrating string length..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Thanks Nate. I have various hardwoods as well as bone blanks for guitar saddles & nuts that I could maybe use. I also have the reamers, which I use for..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Hey fellas. End of the day update here... I appreciate all of you who have weighed in to help me solve this puzzle. So, I was able to remove the tuners, by..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Thanks again for your all's input. That makes sense about the sound posts. I think I'll just try and put them back the way they were. And I may try to..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Thank you John & Ken for your quick responses and great advice! I think I have the tools and wood that I'll need to repair it and reinforce it, etc. I..."
Robert Owens
@robert-owens • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"I have a 1962 Arthur Dixon mountain dulcimer, from Whitesburg, KY, that has been in my family since it was built. It has a fair amount of cracks and other..."

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Robert Owens
04/14/25 10:46:39PM @robert-owens:

Thanks Ken! You've been a big help already.

I wish I could make it to Hindman next week, but it's not looking like I'd be able to on those dates. If that changes, I'll let you know. Coincidentally, I had reached out to Herby Smith, co-founder of Appalshop, in Whitesburg (and a childhood playmate of mine), about my dulcimer, and he referred me to the folks in Hindman. I may be reaching out to them at some point. Awhile back I saw a story on TV about the lutherie school there that works with people in addiction recovery, etc. Looks like a great program. I would like to visit there sometime, since I've been getting into lutherie in my retirement.
Ken Longfield
04/14/25 10:02:32PM @ken-longfield:

I'll be in Hindman, KY next week, April 24, 25, and 26, for the Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming. I guess that's about a 3 1/2 drive but if you can get down anytime during the event I can introduce you to folks making a contemporary James Edward Thomas dulcimer and the Troublesome Creek Instrument Company. You can find information about the event here .

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Ken Longfield
04/14/25 09:34:45PM @ken-longfield:

Well, Robert, I'm usually here welcoming people but I responded to your forum before coming here. Welcome to FOTMD. You are fitting right in. I've enjoyed talking with you here and I look forward to your continued participation as you restore your dulcimer and learn to play it.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Robert Owens
04/14/25 09:01:05PM @robert-owens:

Thanks very much! This is a great resource...I've already gotten some very helpful replies from 3-4 different people...already on my way to getting it back in playing condition!
Richard Streib
04/14/25 08:34:56PM @richard-streib:

Welcome Robert Owens to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. How special to have and to fix up that old dulcimer that has been a part of your family for so long. I hope you are able to find the information you need.