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@shopdad
• one week ago
• comments: 595
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
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
• one week ago
• comments: 595
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @john-petry:
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
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
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
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @homer-ross:
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
• 2 months ago
• comments: 595
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
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
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Shop Dad pics:
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..."
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 353
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"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. "
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @worthywords:
Posted a new Comment on @worthywords:
"Hello Worthywords, I am new to the group as well. I saw the post about ancestors and thought I would share our journey. My daughter was out of work for a..."
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 518
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks Ken, It has been a fun journey and I learned so much. The strum stick is a good place to begin as it is an easier build than the next one. It's..."
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 518
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks, Ken. check out my post on Ben's comment. I think I will enjoy this group. I don't know anyone around here that plays the dulcimer. I'm new at it and..."
@shopdad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 595
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thanks Ben. I love what I'm learning on the dulcimer. Trying new techniques is challenging at times but always pays. I enjoy making things in my shop (thus..."
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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.
09/17/25 10:07:00PM @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Nice history and connections with the past in making these instruments, Shop Dad.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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
