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@ken-longfield • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":

"I was at the Appalachian Dulcimer Heritage Day in Sperryville, VA when I learned of Gary's death. It is sad that another great builder and player is gone. I..."

@richard-streib • 7 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Indoor House Plants":

"What a wonderful swap. I know you will enjoy your new plants."

@strumelia • 7 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Indoor House Plants":

"I've grown bored with a few of my old houseplants. For some reason i had come to think i should be the caretaker forever of some of my older cactuses. But..."

@dusty • 8 hours ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Joe, I would suggest that you take that dulcimer to a music store. Any kind where they have guitars and sell individual strings. Pay them to put new..."

@dan • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":

"I met him in Lexington years ago. He made some very interesting pieces!"

@dan • 9 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @lilley-pad: Gary Gallier just passed away.

@jazzc • 11 hours ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:

"I'm gonna try again: I'm a full time Englewood, Fl. resident who would like to put together a group of dulcimer players for informal gatherings during the..."

@robin-thompson • 12 hours ago • comments: 0
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 • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
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 • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
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 • 14 hours ago • comments: 0
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 • 16 hours ago • comments: 16
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 • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bridge: Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?

@john-c-knopf • 17 hours ago • comments: 16
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."

@ondrej • 22 hours ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
Tyrolean songs for DAD Dulcimer

@bridge • yesterday • comments: 0
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 • yesterday • comments: 16
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 • yesterday • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:

"That is truly awesome, Ken Longfield!"

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 2
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 • yesterday • comments: 16
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 • yesterday • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)

@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 0
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 • yesterday • comments: 16
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 • 2 days ago • comments: 16
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 • 2 days ago • comments: 16
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: 2
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":

"Thanks for all the added info, Wally! "

@wally-venable • 3 days ago • comments: 0
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 • 3 days ago • comments: 16
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 • 3 days ago • comments: 370
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:

"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 :

"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: 16
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: 16
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 :

"Always interesting to hear an alternative take to something you've posted before."

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