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@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Created a new Group discussion "Caroline & Sandy Paton ":

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Showing support for FOTMD ?":

"Thank you so much to those members who have sent in a donation to FOTMD so far. It is so much appreciated! "

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Showing support for FOTMD ?":

"Greetings FOTMD friends! This is a gentle reminder about the cost of keeping this site up and running for over fifteen years now. There have been very few..."

@jal • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking fo a NH Pudge Pro":

"Good evening, sorry for the late reply. What is the asking price please? TiA"

@dplake • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Nylon String Dulcimer, Stephens Lutherie, Maple and Spruce":

"SOLD. - Off to a good home"

@gordon-hardy • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Juanita:

"A lovely song John. Sweetly played and sung. Thanks for sharing your visual art work as well."

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @parker-buckley: Mize Dulcimer For Sale

@parker-buckley • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Mize Dulcimer For Sale":

"Really nice dulcimer built in 1989 by Robert Mize who was featured in the Foxfire 3 book. I’m pretty sure the body is cherry, but I’m unsure of the top..."

@jeannie • 2 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Ken Hulme: Have you used a tiny screwdriver to tighten the little screws at the ends of the tuning knobs? That's one way to help things stay in tune better...."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:

"Hi Gerado, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@geneco • 2 weeks ago • comments: 324
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:

"Richard I will join that thread and look forward to good information from knowledgeable people. Gene"

@geneco • 2 weeks ago • comments: 479
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:

"Ken I am new to this world of instruments but am looking forward to making and sharing. Gene"

@geneco • 2 weeks ago • comments: 573
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thanks Ben I hope to learn more about constructing and playing. Gene"

@randy-adams • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on 031124:

"I got it cranked Robin : )"

@pattyfromor • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":

"Sorry for the bad link. Thanks for correcting it. I actually think the calculator at the UK address is far more interesting to play with. I just rechecked..."

@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on 031124:

"Wow, that noter and building electrified your old-time dulcimer sound! Pretty doggone cool. "

@robin-thompson • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: 031124

@randy-adams • 3 weeks ago • comments: 2

Posted a new YouTube video:
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@ken-hulme • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Dave made some fabulous instruments, and tuned them the way you wanted them tuned. DAd vs CGG is no big deal. The same string gauges will work for both..."

@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"When it comes to string physics, there are three factors to achieving a desired note: length of string, gauge of string, and tension of string. The length of..."

@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Jeannie, I play a lot of noter drone and I like the sound of a plain, rather than wound string, for that style of playing. On reproductions I made of C.N...."

@skip • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Since your fingertips are telling you something I recommend you wait until you get your mic then measure whats on there now. Use those sizes for new strings...."

@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"In general, a lighter string (also called a lower gauge) will transmit less energy to the soundbox than a heavier string. (also called a higher gauge ) Light..."

@cindy-stammich • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Juanita:

"John, another lovely song that I was not familiar with. Thank you for sharing! The painting is I beautiful touch, and I always enjoy the introductions you..."

@jeannie • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Nate, thank you, that's an interesting point, too. I foresee a strong possibility of several string changes with different configurations before I figure out..."

@jeannie • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"If I used that calculator correctly, it produces the very interesting result of 0.015, 0.015, and 0.023. (When you talk about an increased gauge number, do..."

@nate • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"One thing to know is that dulcimer strings are VERY light gauge compared to a lot of other instruments. On a 26" VSL guitar with 30 pounds of tension per..."

@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"You definitely will want to use different strings for CGG than DAd. We talk of string gauges not weight. The gauge of a string is measured in inches. I..."

@md-swede • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:

"Great to have you join, gerardo1000 . Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey. Ask questions as you have them...."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:

"Congratulations on getting a David Lynch dulcimer. He was a great builder and made fine dulcimers.. First thing, strings and string gauges. Definitely..."

@jeannie • 3 weeks ago • comments: 14
Created a new Group discussion "Setting up for CGG":

"This is going to be one of those long, complicated rambling posts which is generally the product of not knowing enough yet. Thank you for your patience. I..."
Beginner players

@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Gerardo1000. It's good to have you aboard. I hope you stick around after you sell your Folkcraft dulcimer. It looks to be all cherry. I..."

@ken-longfield • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeannie:

"Only some? Haha, there are a lot of them. Glad you enjoyed the ones you read. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@jeannie • 3 weeks ago • comments: 573
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:

"Thank you, Ben. Nice to meet you!"

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