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@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"That's a sharp dulcimer, Andy! Nice clean lines."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Yes, Bob, and most (not all) Galax dulcimores have them. Seems to me John Huron in Bristol, TN used to make hourglass dulcimers with double backs as well...."
@bob-n-mo
• 2 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"It seems possum boards are all about improving sound quality. I was thinking about that and how the possum board works by protecting the backboard from..."
@bob-n-mo
• 2 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"I hear what you're saying, but try this. Take your dulcimer and place it on your lap and tap the soundboard with your finger. Now tip your dulcimer on it's..."
@qgolden
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
"Thank you kindly, I’m sort of recycled back here. I was a member in the old Ning <?> days. I transferred here when the switch was made, but life..."
@richard-streib
• 2 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
"Glad you joined. QGolden. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. There is a lot to learn here...."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
"Welcome to FOTMD, QGolden. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. That's how one develops camaraderie. Jump in to some of..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @peter-w: My Lord, what a morning
Liked a youtube item created by @peter-w: My Lord, what a morning
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"I agree with Robin. Thanks for sharing this Andy.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"That's a very nice build, Andy. What is the tuning used on the Langspil?
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"I love the clean look of it! Nicely done! "
@andy-gleeson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"A replica of an Icelandic Langspil made from drawings from the museum in Stockholm, Note the rather unusual fretting!"
@andy-gleeson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"Solid body electric dulcimer built a few years ago mainly used for early morning practice."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Bob_n_MO:
The soundboard gets all the vibration from the strings then the bridge. The bottom board and sideboards amplify the soundboard vibrations blowing..."
@beth-t
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone here from UK?":
Posted a response to "Anyone here from UK?":
"Orvilina:
I'm Scotland based and whilst there's an awful lot of cool spots for folk, I rarely find a place where I come across a dulcimer and wow do I miss..."
@beth-t
• 3 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Ble'r wyt ti'n myned? (Where are you going?):
Posted a new Comment on Ble'r wyt ti'n myned? (Where are you going?):
"DavisJames:
This melody reminds me of a number of "rogue meets maid" songs from Newfoundland,usually in a minor key.The alternative,"rogue turns out to be a..."
@bob-n-mo
• 3 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"The soundboard gets all the vibration from the strings then the bridge. The bottom board and sideboards amplify the soundboard vibrations blowing the sound..."
@marta-dean
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Colorado Dulcimer Festival:
Posted a new Comment on Colorado Dulcimer Festival:
"Join us for springtime in the Rockies! May 2 and 3rd, 2025-Littleton, Colorado!
The Colorado Dulcimer festival features 2 days of workshops in hammered and..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Strumelia:
From what I've read and old photos, French epinettes, Norwegian langeleiks, and german/swedish hummels seem to have been most often played upon a..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 24
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Richard Streib:
Nate:
Dan:
That's why a dulcimore has feet!
It's funny how those little feet are actually quite a bit more convenient than a modern possum..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Roue. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
"John's given you good advice. Just make sure any wax you use is silicone free. You can call McSpadden and ask them what they would do. Just do a search for..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: His Eye is on the Sparrow
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: His Eye is on the Sparrow
@bob-n-mo
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
"I appreciate your welcomes into the group. I'll be doing lots of looking around for a bit to get my feet wet, so to speak. It's nice to see the group here..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
"Welcome Roue to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community. There is a lot of information here. Let us know if we can help..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
"Glad you joined Bob-n-Mo. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great community with lots of knowledge and expertise. Look around and see..."
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
"Best wishes with your new to you McSpadden. I know you will enjoy it a great deal."