I have been playing and building mountain dulcimers for over 41 years. I was born in Knott Co, Kentucky and trace by dulcimer building directly back to "Uncle Ed" Thomas (meaning I learned form someone who learned from someone who learned from Jethro Amburgey who learned from Thomas). I also play guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass - but nothing without frets. I played guitar in numerous regional bands for around 28 years playing everything from Hank Sr. to Van Halen and Hendrix. I have an engineering degree and worked for many years as a quality control manager and retired early to make dulcimers full time.
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@ron-gibson
• 2 months ago
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Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
"@marg actually Birdseye is not bad for bodies. I've probably made around 30 or 40 with Birdseye. It sounds great with a cedar top. I was in the store in..."
@ron-gibson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
"@marg can I ask how you determined that it was Birdseye Maple? It's always hard to tell wood species from pictures, but the back and sides look a lot like..."
Hi Ron, 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
Hello and welcome to the site. This is a great place to listen to music and share ideas. I hope you enjoy.
Welcome, Ron, to this little corner of dulcimer heaven. I'd like to play one of yours sometime. Hope you enjoy it here.
Rob
Hey Ron, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
Howdy and welcome to FOTMD!
Welcome to FOTMD Ron. It's good to have you aboard. Please join the builders' group. We will appreciate having your expertise there.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."