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@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"Does a longer instrument simply have more tension because the players choose to use higher tension strings?When I string up longer dulcimers, I use smaller..."
@jonnyd
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer for sale in London UK":
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer for sale in London UK":
"I am selling my dulcimer that I have had for more than 30 years as I have never given it my full attention. The instrument is in excellent condition.
Here..."
@john-petry
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"Perhaps over simplification, but if the only variable is the strings, Longer and thicker gauges [and therefore higher tensions] will vibrate longer on any..."
@dusty
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"Yeah, to actually measure the difference, we would need to hold all the other variables constant. We would need the same builder to make identical..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"Adding to what Dusty said, tone can also be greatly effected by the wood thickness... not simply by the size of the sound box and its scale length.
@Dan..."
@dusty
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"Sustain. I think longer VSLs have more sustain than shorter ones.
Remember that modern instruments often have much larger boxes than do traditional..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"Dulcimore Dan is an I.D. Stamper fan! I.D. used those long, jangly, low-pitched strings on his dulcimers."
@dan
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"If you tune a 26 inch and 29 inch Dulcimore the same, the longer scale will have more tension and usually have a little better "punch" to it. I also prefer..."
@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scale length":
Posted a response to "Scale length":
"One thing to note is that a longer scale length/VSL usually means a physically larger instrument, which can affect tone and volume.This is just an..."
@tonyg
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Scale length":
Created a new forum topic "Scale length":
"I know the trend has been toward shorter scale lengths, which I suppose makes sense for chord melody style, but being a drone player, I prefer a longer scale..."
@jan-potts
• one month ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Instruments for jamming:
Posted a new Comment on Instruments for jamming:
"I just bring one, tuned DAd. I come from a piano background, so I'm used to just putting my fingers in a new spot to change to a different key. I still..."
@jan-potts
• one month ago
• comments: 11
Is attending an Event:
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming 2025 -(KY)
@john-petry
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Hair line crack bottom back of walnut McSpadden":
Posted a response to "Hair line crack bottom back of walnut McSpadden":
"Sometimes faults and scars make some beautiful sweet sounds....."
@steve-c
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
"Wonderful! Loved it John!"
@dusty
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
"Thanks you so much, John, for this heartfelt offering. "
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jesus Won't You Come by Here?
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jesus Won't You Come by Here?
@robert-l-porter-jr
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
"Good song Mr. John, I enjo
yed it."
@md-swede
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Orsa (duet)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Orsa (duet)
@nate
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Orsa (duet)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Orsa (duet)
@davisjames
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Eventide:
Posted a new Comment on Eventide:
"Every remembrance day at the cenotaph this hymn is played by the local regimental band....good to hear it."
@davisjames
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Orsa (duet)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Waltz from Orsa (duet)
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
"Thank you, John. Well done.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jesus Won't You Come by Here?
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: Jesus Won't You Come by Here?
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
"For anyone interested the the Scrivner dulcimer that David Schnaufer played here is a video about it.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
"Even though you posted the wrong profile, I enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@carolynf
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Waltz from Orsa (duet):
Posted a new Comment on Waltz from Orsa (duet):
"That's just lovely! I had a friend (Swedish heritage) who introduced this tune to me. This is such a nice rendition of it. "
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
"I enjoyed the profile. Though David Schnaufer is gone, Vince Farsetta is still making music. "
@lilley-pad
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
Posted a response to "Mr Moses Scrivner":
"Looks like I pasted the wrong link SORRY but still some interesting info. about Vince Farsetta & David Schnaufer."
@veekster
• one month ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on "La pluie de Najeanne", Cristian Huet at home:
Posted a new Comment on "La pluie de Najeanne", Cristian Huet at home:
"Thanks for sharing, very wonderful song for a wonderful girl!"
@veekster
• one month ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
Posted a new Comment on Jesus Won't You Come by Here?:
"Wonderful! Thank you!"
@veekster
• one month ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @veekster:
Posted a new Comment on @veekster:
"Thank you all for your kind words of welcome and encouragement! I'm wondering if there are one or two favorite youtube videos anyone could recommend showing..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Mr Moses Scrivner
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Mr Moses Scrivner
