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@robin-thompson
• 19 minutes ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I was fortunate to get to hear Gary in Lancaster OH some years ago. He was a great player and luthier. "
@randy-adams
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I played the tunes with Gary on one occasion. He played A & G tunes DAd tuning. Yeah like D tunes. Big tone, precise and clear picking. One the great..."
@dusty
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"Thanks, Jon, for sharing that sad news.
I heard about this as well and was hoping to find an obituary before posting anything.
Gary was not just an amazingly..."
@lilley-pad
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
Created a new forum topic "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"Going by Bing's post, it looks like Gary Gallier just passed away. I loved his music and also the arrangements he and his brothers came up with. I just..."
@wally-venable
• 4 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"It certainly looks to me that you have an Applecreek Model 100 series dulcimer. I've owned or worked on about 20 of them. In any case, it is a "flat head"..."
@robin-thompson
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bridge: Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bridge: Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?
@john-c-knopf
• 5 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"The hardware stores and car parts stores sell graphite dust "dry lube" in little plastic tubes."
@bridge
• 13 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?":
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?":
"Hi, I live on Lake Erie about 30 minutes west of Cleveland, Ohio. Is there anyone within a reasonable distance who would could meet with me for dulcimer..."
@john-petry
• 15 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"A little "dust" from a pencil lead can lubricate quite nicely too...{graphite}"
@strumelia
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"That is truly awesome, Ken Longfield!"
@ken-longfield
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lindaycat. You've come to the right place to ask your question. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here...."
@ken-longfield
• 18 hours ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"After a challenge from our daughter and son-in-law I built a Praetorius 1619 scheitholt; the one the original post in this thread references. It is 107 cm..."
@davisjames
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)
@ken-longfield
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
"Thank you for the review of the program. I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Appreciation Day in Sperryville, VA, so I did not have the opportunity to watch..."
@ken-longfield
• 23 hours ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"While John's suggestion is good, oil attracts dust and dirt which can gum up the repair. I think a silicone spray is much better as it dries instantly and..."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"You could try a dab of 3-In-1 oil at the top and bottom supports that wrap around the shafts of the pegs."
@joseph-besse
• yesterday
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Turning the middle screw counter-clockwise does not loosen the tuners much. The tuners are still rather tight, but I guess this is something I can tolerate...."
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
"Thanks for all the added info, Wally! "
@wally-venable
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
"Last night we watched the full program from which the langspil video on YouTube was taken. The program is about contemporary "classical" music in Iceland...."
@joseph-besse
• 2 days ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Thanks a lot for your explanation about the tuners. I live in South Louisiana and luthiers here don't know hardly anything about dulcimers. I am glad we have..."
@lindaycat
• 2 days ago
• comments: 370
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Does anyone have a harmony for "Hector the Hero"? If so, need it today or tomorrow. Thanks!"
@richard-streib
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome Lindaycat to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. You have come to the best place to ask your..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :
"When we play it at home, Mark doesn't usually use drop D tuning yet we did for this recording. Thank you for listening, Jamie! "
@dusty
• 3 days ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Joseph Besse: Here is the image of the tuners. If I turn the middle screw counter-clockwise I understand that the tuner knobs will be looser. I hope this..."
@joseph-besse
• 3 days ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Here is the image of the tuners. If I turn the middle screw counter-clockwise I understand that the tuner knobs will be looser. I hope this does not effect..."
@davisjames
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :
"Always interesting to hear an alternative take to something you've posted before."
@davisjames
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Come Away Love Sweet Love
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Come Away Love Sweet Love
@shopdad
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":
"Ha! Don't we all do that at times"
@dusty
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":
"Shopdad: There are several dulcimer players that have the right answers. Dusty is one of them.
Rest assured, if I don't know the answer, I'll make..."
@melmuse
• 4 days ago
• comments: 370
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thank you Richard. I’m happy to be here."
@melmuse
• 4 days ago
• comments: 531
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you Ken!This forum looks like it has much information. I am so eager to learn."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @melmuse:
Posted a new Comment on @melmuse:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Melmuse. You should have no problem conquering the mountain dulcimer with your musical experience. Have fun exploring the site. Use the..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sid1866:
Posted a new Comment on @sid1866:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Sid1866. This is the place to be if you are interested in the mountain dulcimer. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your..."