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Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 20 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"I keep mine out all the time here in NC. We have a whole house humidifier for winter time when the ambient humidity is lower. Our summers are generally humid..."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 23 minutes ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome BrotherBobGolen to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join the forum. Let us know if you have any questions. We're here to support..."
Kathreen Miller
@kathreen-miller • 32 minutes ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"Thanks, Dusty. I live in eastern Washington state, where we don't get the precipitation of the west side. My weather app says today's humidity is 38 percent...."
BrotherBobGolem
@brotherbobgolem • 2 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Strumelia: Welcome to you!     I'm happy to be here! "
Strumelia
@strumelia • 3 hours ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:
"Welcome to you!  "
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 3 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"@kathreen-miller, yes excessive aridity and excessive humidity can damage wooden instruments.  But those conditions are pretty rare.  Where do you live? Is..."
Kathreen Miller
@kathreen-miller • 5 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Humidifier for dulcimers":
"Hello!  I recently learned that dulcimers can crack if the humidity is not high enough (45-50%) so I'd like to buy a humidifier. Does anyone have any..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 23 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet?  "
Luthier
@luthier • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"Thanks to all for the information. I will look into each option."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"@luthier, there are literally dozens of dulcimer players who offer online lessons.  Before recommending any, I would ask what style of dulcimer are you..."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 days ago
@john-petry is now following @luthier
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":
"There are many lessons available online, but it depends upon what you want to do. Do you want a one-on-one lesson  with Zoom or FaceTime? Do you just want..."
Luthier
@luthier • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer lessons":
"I just joined FOTMD. I play fiddle, guitar and am learning the dulcimer. I am wondering if any members offer online lessons, and if not, does anyone know who..."
Jan Potts
@jan-potts • 2 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:
"This is a treasure!"
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 4 days ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
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
@aknight53 • 4 days ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
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
@ondrej • 5 days ago • comments: 2
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
@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 2
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
@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 2
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
@aknight53 • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@tonyg • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Thanks for the link John......I'll check it out."
aknight53
@aknight53 • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@aknight53 • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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 Turtle
@dusty • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@strumelia • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @tonyg: Traditional dulcimer makers
tonyg
@tonyg • 5 days ago • comments: 0
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
@alex-lubet • 5 days ago • comments: 2
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
@davisjames • 6 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer
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