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@dusty
• 52 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"You might contact Howard Rugg, who is a member here, although I don't know how active he is. He resurrected Capritaurus dulcimers a few years back. He..."
@ken-longfield
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"I knew Dave Nichols through A.S.I.A. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others. You live in a beautiful area of the country. It's been many..."
@aknight53
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"Thanks Ken, I’m near Lake Placid 5 hrs from Rochester. Dave Nichols was my go to luthier but sadly he passed away. I know of one other near me but he has..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"You're welcome. Your information says you are in the Adirondack Mts. There are two luthiers in NY that possibly could help you; Bernd Krause and Dwain..."
@ondrej
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer:
"Alex_Lubet:
What a great idea, thanks for posting.
Here's one of several Jewish pieces I play:
It's in DAC tuning.
Best,
Thank you...."
@richard-streib
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
"Honey, its great to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Congrats on getting your dulcimer. You will find that it is a good..."
@richard-streib
• 7 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
"Luthier, it is so good to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to learn all about the dulcimer and to get some..."
@aknight53
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"Thanks Ken, great idea, I just sent an email to FolkCraft. I am in such a rural area, no luthiers close by."
@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"I second John's recommendation. You could send it to Folkcraft in Michigan and they will do the repair for you. Fokcraft owns the FolkRoots line which might..."
@ken-longfield
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"I make reproductions of the C.N. Prichard "American" dulcimer from late 1800s West Virginia. Also, I've made a few reproductions of early PA German zitters...."
@tonyg
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Thanks for the link John......I'll check it out."
@aknight53
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"Thank you John, won’t be me lol, will have to find someone else to do it. Thank you"
@john-c-knopf
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, that is what I specialize in! I make reproductions of several types of historic dulcimores from over 100 years ago.
You can see my website for info..."
@john-c-knopf
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"The problem is indeed fixable, if not by you, then by an instrument repair technician.
I would recommend removing this bridge, and replacing it with a new..."
@aknight53
• 19 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
Created a new forum topic "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"I bought this from a seller on EBay, there was damage that was not disclosed or noticed by the seller. Is this fixable? It won’t allow me tuning the first..."
@dusty
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Yes, there are, and the best among them are members here and will surely pop in and introduce themselves soon!"
@strumelia
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @tonyg: Traditional dulcimer makers
Liked a forum discussions item created by @tonyg: Traditional dulcimer makers
@tonyg
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Created a new forum topic "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Are there any traditional mountain dulcimer makers who still make instruments more reminiscent of old time dulcimores?"
@alex-lubet
• yesterday
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer:
"What a great idea, thanks for posting.
Here's one of several Jewish pieces I play:
It's in DAC tuning.
Best,"
@davisjames
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
Posted a new Comment on @honey:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Honey. It's good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful and knowledgeable community of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts and a great place to..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bill's dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Bill's dulcimers:
"What a lovely dulcimer! "
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Luthier. It's good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. We have a wonderful group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts here who..."
@strumelia
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bill's dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Bill's dulcimers:
"Bill, what a BEAUTY this dulcimer is!! Tell us more about it- who made it? Did you buy it new? Are you playing it in the key of A? (thus your Aea tuning)..."
@bill-robison
• 3 days ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on @bill-robison:
Posted a new Comment on @bill-robison:
"Silver maple, # 160 '' Big Al '' 28.5" VSL
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@dusty
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Miss MacMurray (Carolan)
Liked a youtube item created by @noah-cline: Miss MacMurray (Carolan)
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
Posted a new Comment on @scottie:
"Glad you joined Scottie.Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of good information here. Look around and see what is here. If you have..."