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johnpat27
@johnnyb • 35 minutes ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tuning question (Barley Break/The Magic Dulcimer)":
"I recently picked up a copy of Lorraine Lee Hammond's Barley Break: An Elizabethan Songbook with Arrangements for Appalachian Dulcimer. In this book (and The..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Such an elegant instrument!  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • an hour ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @marg: recognize the sound holes?
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"That fret wire does indeed look like what is referred to as "jumbo frets," an upgrade that usually costs more (probably $200-$300 these days).  They are..."
marg
@marg • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Strumelia, It is a bit of a mystery. The case doesn't go with the dulcimer but will be used.  Our group teaches dulcimer lessons at the community college to..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 hours ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @jack-ferguson: Electric Standard/Bass Design2 Scheitholt
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"No idea who made it, but they did a very skilled job in cutting those elegant soundholes. They are indeed F style holes (as one sees in a violin). However, I..."
marg
@marg • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Dusty,  Yes, nothing.  thanks"
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "DPN Status":
"Yes, DPN is still alive and well. The latest edition came out last month.  In fact, Fiona, the editor, is a member here at FOTMD ."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"That is an elegant looking dulcimer, Marg.  I cannot identify the builder, but it appears to have an ebony overlay on the fretboard, which I would not expect..."
marg
@marg • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " recognize the sound holes? ":
"After looking at many soundholes, it looks like the classic "f" sound hole."
marg
@marg • 17 hours ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @deweylandrum:
"welcome, I had a Bob Lazenby dulcimer till recently - it was beautiful in tone & woods"
marg
@marg • 17 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Go Tell It On The Mountain - Mountain Dulcimer:
"nice, thank you"
marg
@marg • 17 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Electric Standard/Bass Design2 Scheitholt:
"What size strings do you have on the bass strings?"
marg
@marg • 17 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Electric Standard/Bass Scheitholt:
"I love the deep sound, very different.  thank you"
marg
@marg • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic " recognize the sound holes? ":
"Anyone recognize the sound holes?  Is the dulcimer maybe  a kit or a low end brand name? Flathead, teardrop, looks like a birch back.  "
Noah Cline
@noah-cline • 18 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Bonaparte’s Retreat - Mtn. Dulcimer :
"Very nice, Ethan. Enjoyed reading the story behind your dad’s dulcimer. It sounds very good. "
Noah Cline
@noah-cline • 18 hours ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ethan-chastain: Bonaparte’s Retreat - Mtn. Dulcimer
Ethan Chastain
@ethan-chastain • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
olddog75
@olddog75 • yesterday • comments: 0
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"@benjamin-w-barr-jr & @ken-longfield A couple of troublemakers, for sure!     Hope y'all had a lovely time! "
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @lois-hornbostel:
"will do Lois!"
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Yeah, Ken and I having a great time learning some stuff, connecting, and seeing friends old and new.  (okay, yeah, we may be old but we're still making music. "
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Ken, the thought occurred to me as well, but I've had a really awful flu this past week and so I would definitely not want to get you sick! "
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Lisa, I think you are on the wrong side of the river for me way as I go by. I'm planning to head down 9W to see my cousin in Bergen County, NJ. Thought I'd..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Where in the world are Ken and Ben
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"You two rascals!  What fun!  "
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Where in the world are Ken and Ben":
"Here is a photo to show that we are at the Dulcimer Association of Albany's festival in Latham , NY. We met up with each other yesterday and reconnected with..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @laurad:
"Welcome to FOTMD Laura. It's good to have you aboard. I sure you can find a good home for that McSpadden dulcimer among the folks here. I hope it is not your..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jameso:
"Welcome to FOTMD JamesO. If you have questions regarding the mountain dulcimer go ahead and ask. We have many knowledgeable folks who may be able to provide..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @atenkley:
"Welcome to FOTMD Atenkley. You have come to the right place for information about the history of mountain dulcimers, diversity, and building them. We have a..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @atenkley:
"Welcome Atenkley to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. There is a lot of information on this forum. And some great folks with lots of..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "DPN Status":
"DPN is still in business.  I got a magazine in the post not long ago.  "
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @homer-ross: DPN Status
Homer Ross
@homer-ross • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "DPN Status":
"I haven't seen any activity on the DPN website or Facebook page since November of last year. Is Dulcimer Player News out of business?"
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