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@ken-longfield • an hour ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"The general rule of humidity is that if you are comfortable, your instruments are comfortable. If the humidity is low, the wood will lose moisture and..."

@ken-longfield • an hour ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Welcome to FOTMD, BrotherBobGolen. It's good to have you aboard. I am glad that you have been receiving benefit from reading through these forums. I look..."

@dusty • 9 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:

"Congratulations on your new baby, Masaki. I have two Ewing dulcimers and absolutely love them."

@richard-streib • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"I keep mine out all the time here in NC. We have a whole house humidifier for winter time when the ambient humidity is lower. Our summers are generally humid..."

@richard-streib • 13 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Welcome BrotherBobGolen to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join the forum. Let us know if you have any questions. We're here to support..."

@kathreen-miller • 13 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"Thanks, Dusty. I live in eastern Washington state, where we don't get the precipitation of the west side. My weather app says today's humidity is 38 percent...."

@brotherbobgolem • 16 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Strumelia: Welcome to you! I'm happy to be here! "

@strumelia • 16 hours ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @brotherbobgolem:

"Welcome to you! "

@dusty • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"@kathreen-miller, yes excessive aridity and excessive humidity can damage wooden instruments. But those conditions are pretty rare. Where do you live? Is..."

@kathreen-miller • 18 hours ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Humidifier for dulcimers":

"Hello! I recently learned that dulcimers can crack if the humidity is not high enough (45-50%) so I'd like to buy a humidifier. Does anyone have any..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet? "

@luthier • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"Thanks to all for the information. I will look into each option."

@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"@luthier, there are literally dozens of dulcimer players who offer online lessons. Before recommending any, I would ask what style of dulcimer are you..."

@john-petry • 2 days ago

@john-petry is now following @luthier

@john-petry • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer lessons":

"There are many lessons available online, but it depends upon what you want to do. Do you want a one-on-one lesson with Zoom or FaceTime? Do you just want..."

@luthier • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer lessons":

"I just joined FOTMD. I play fiddle, guitar and am learning the dulcimer. I am wondering if any members offer online lessons, and if not, does anyone know who..."

@jan-potts • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ron Ewing Mountain Dulcimer:

"This is a treasure!"

@dusty • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"You might contact Howard Rugg, who is a member here, although I don't know how active he is. He resurrected Capritaurus dulcimers a few years back. He..."

@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"I knew Dave Nichols through A.S.I.A. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others. You live in a beautiful area of the country. It's been many..."

@aknight53 • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"Thanks Ken, I’m near Lake Placid 5 hrs from Rochester. Dave Nichols was my go to luthier but sadly he passed away. I know of one other near me but he has..."

@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"You're welcome. Your information says you are in the Adirondack Mts. There are two luthiers in NY that possibly could help you; Bernd Krause and Dwain..."

@ondrej • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Jewish songs songs for DAD Dulcimer:

"Alex_Lubet: What a great idea, thanks for posting. Here's one of several Jewish pieces I play: It's in DAC tuning. Best, Thank you...."

@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @honey:

"Honey, its great to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Congrats on getting your dulcimer. You will find that it is a good..."

@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @luthier:

"Luthier, it is so good to have you join. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to learn all about the dulcimer and to get some..."

@aknight53 • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"Thanks Ken, great idea, I just sent an email to FolkCraft. I am in such a rural area, no luthiers close by."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"I second John's recommendation. You could send it to Folkcraft in Michigan and they will do the repair for you. Fokcraft owns the FolkRoots line which might..."

@ken-longfield • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"I make reproductions of the C.N. Prichard "American" dulcimer from late 1800s West Virginia. Also, I've made a few reproductions of early PA German zitters...."

@tonyg • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Thanks for the link John......I'll check it out."

@aknight53 • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"Thank you John, won’t be me lol, will have to find someone else to do it. Thank you"

@john-c-knopf • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Tony, that is what I specialize in! I make reproductions of several types of historic dulcimores from over 100 years ago. You can see my website for info..."

@john-c-knopf • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"The problem is indeed fixable, if not by you, then by an instrument repair technician. I would recommend removing this bridge, and replacing it with a new..."

@aknight53 • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"I bought this from a seller on EBay, there was damage that was not disclosed or noticed by the seller. Is this fixable? It won’t allow me tuning the first..."

@dusty • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Yes, there are, and the best among them are members here and will surely pop in and introduce themselves soon!"

@strumelia • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @tonyg: Traditional dulcimer makers

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