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Shopdad
@shopdad • one week ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"Still having vibration difficulties (noticeable loud humming). I changed the melody string, and lowered the bridge, I have a brass bridge, and thought that..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @shopdad:
"I just finished the tear drop. the eagle took almost as long to do as the whole thing. I do have a vibration on the melody string. I will try a different..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • one month ago • comments: 597
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"I started out tuned DAA but found out DAD is more popular and so many more songs are set up for DAD. My Fish Tail is DAA and sometimes I grab it to play and..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • one month ago • comments: 597
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Good morning Ben. Yes, at 83 years old I have some history to tell. Between all the rain and extremely hot weather here in Florida the construction on the..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hello Jack, Welcome to the Friends of dulcimers group. I am somewhat new myself. I have been playing for almost two years and working on my third build. I..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"I just spent nearly an hour on Nina's site. I listened to most of the videos and viewed the photos. I am familiar with black Mountain. I have family in the..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Nate, (and to anyone else that wishes to respond) I appears you have been playing the dulcimer for a while. I'm somewhat new at it. I have viewed several..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Thanks Nate, I have been working with wood projects since the 70s, but not until the past two years making dulcimers. I am a duck hunter and carved my own..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"This is Shop Dad, I'm slowly catching on to the FOTMD system. My name is Paul Shutes, I have lived in Florida since 1942. I have several other interests..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @john-petry:
"Thanks John, yes, I looked into that group a while back. I didn't get a reply, pretty sure it was an operator problem on my part. I'll try again and maybe..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"I just joined a few months ago. I do have a question and wasn't sure where to post it. Can anyone tell me if there is a dulcimer or strings group in Central..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago
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@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @homer-ross:
"Hello Homer, I'm sort of new to this site and just happen to see your comments about the Japanese saw. I have two of them. One is about 50 years old and like..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 597
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks Ben. Getting things together for a Tear Drop. I just read a post about the Tear Drop Dulcimer. Sounds like there are some different opinions. Pro's;..."
Shopdad
@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
"Since the sound box is considerably smaller than my full size Cedar Creek it doesn't have the quality I'm used to. Now that I have build two other dulcimers..."
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@shopdad • 2 months ago • comments: 355
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"Thanks Richard, no doubt, I will be "bugging" someone for info. You tube helps but it's not like speaking to those who are dedicated assisting others. "

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Shopdad
10/10/25 09:52:35AM @shopdad:

Still having vibration difficulties (noticeable loud humming). I changed the melody string, and lowered the bridge, I have a brass bridge, and thought that might be the problem so I slipped a piece of oak next to it but that didn't help either. When I strum a note it sounds fine but the vibration starts a few seconds later. I can only move the nut up about an inch before it reaches the strum hollow. It would look weird if I put it in front of the hollow. suggestions certainly welcome. This is the third dulcimer I have built and never had this problem before.
Shopdad
10/06/25 12:34:09PM @shopdad:

I just finished the tear drop. the eagle took almost as long to do as the whole thing. I do have a vibration on the melody string. I will try a different string then go to adjusting the bridge and nut height. I'm thinking the string will do the trick because the other strings don't have a problem.

You're right about the resonation. Wow! so much more than the hourglass. Every time I build one, I learn something new. 

What's the advantage of DAAA tuning? I think DAD is a bit high for for me to sing as I play. It was suggested to tune to CGC. I haven't tried it yet.
Ben Barr Jr
10/06/25 09:21:41AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Looking good and an award winning pup to boot!
Ben Barr Jr
09/17/25 10:08:33PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

I have at least one tear drop (I should know whether I have more than one, but it's late) and I enjoy it.  That one is set up as a DAAA tuning and has a nice sound and resonates very well.
Ben Barr Jr
09/17/25 10:07:00PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Nice history and connections with the past in making these instruments, Shop Dad.
Ben Barr Jr
08/08/25 10:14:09AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Wow, Shopdad, those look great.  Can't wait to see what more you come up with.
Richard Streib
08/05/25 05:27:18PM @richard-streib:

Welcome shopdad to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you were introduced to the mountain dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Let us know if you have questions.
Ken Longfield
08/01/25 08:46:16PM @ken-longfield:

Your strum stick looks very nice. You did a fine job on the tail piece. Your rebec restoration is going to be a piece of cake.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Ken Longfield
08/01/25 09:16:15AM @ken-longfield:

Welcome to FOTMD, Shopped. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Ben Barr Jr
08/01/25 08:44:58AM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

Hi Shopdad, 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