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@john-c-knopf • 13 minutes ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Wally wrote: "I'm not an adherent to the micro-adjustment school of dulcimers. I deal with folk instruments. (And too often with folks who can't tell when..."

@nate • 20 hours ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"That makes sense, Wally. Most of the time, Im guessing it only takes a little bit of adjusting to get it sounding good. It sounds like youre saying its..."

@wally-venable • 21 hours ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Nate said: Personally, I use a zero fret and spacer, so the height of my nut isn't adjustable. Correct. That is what McSpadden and some other builders use...."

@nate • 22 hours ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Strumelia: String action is simply the clearance distance measured between the bottom of the string and the top of the fret, so I wouldnt think it would..."

@strumelia • 23 hours ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"String action is simply the clearance distance measured between the bottom of the string and the top of the fret, so I wouldnt think it would matter what..."

@nate • 23 hours ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"I use jumbo frets, so a dime never works for me either. It seems to work well for mandolin size fretwire, though, which I've noticed a lot of dulcimers..."

@wally-venable • 23 hours ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"Ah, Yes. We often avoid the question asked, but provide great advice on a related topic. I'm guilty here, too. Joe asked How to lower the action on a..."

@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"I wonder if in the vein of “animal adoption/rescue,” there is a “dulcimer adoption/rescue” forum here for legacy instruments that are likely to become wall..."

@ken-longfield • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @kellie-g:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Kellie G. It is good to have you aboard. Have fun exploring this site. It is a great introduction to the world of mountain dulcimers. You..."

@richard-streib • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @kellie-g:

"Welcome Kellie G to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. We are glad to have you. There is a lot of information here. Best wishes finding and purchasing your..."

@canard • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"Thank you for the video and the book titles, Wally. What a treat! When did you meet his wife? - Madeleine"

@wally-venable • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"Paul Pyle is certainly part of dulcimer history, if only for his dulcimer books. How to Tune and Play the Dulcimer (1973). To Build a Dulcimer: A..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"No forum or group like that here, that I know of. I think it's up to individuals to rescue such dulcimers."

@canard • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":

"Yep, yet another Paul Pyle dulcimer on ShopGoodwill (search “dulcimer” - the site’s search feature is very basic). Putting this here in the hope that one of..."

@canard • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Stradivarius Effect":

"Wow, I step out for a spell and look what I’ve missed! “Why do you play so high?” said the nut on the road. Great information about reverse capos. Wish I..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lune:

"Welcome Lune to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you have joined. There is a lot of information on this forum as well as many great folks who love..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @1ksgirl:

"Its great to have you join 1kSGirl. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Best wishes as you learn to play. There is a lot of information here. Look..."

@carol-h • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on My dulcimer life:

"She is, lol!😊 Strumelia: What a natural poser Jingle Belle is! "

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @lune:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Lune. It's good to have you aboard. This is a friendly and knowledgeable group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. You have burning..."

@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"Alex, you said the McSpadden you have is the 4FHWR. That model has a flat head (guitar style) peg head. The tuning pegs are guitar style tuners. The nut..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"The wrench (probably 10mm or so) is to tighten the bushing thingy to the inside of the dulcimer peghead. You'll see how to do it when you remove the..."

@wally-venable • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"You haven't given us a photo of the tuners, so I can only guess. Based on what I have seen in photos of some McSpadden tuners, I think there is a thin nut..."

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on My dulcimer life:

"What a natural poser Jingle Belle is! "

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"Alex_Lubet: They told me I would need a screwdriver and a small wrench. Not sure why I'd need the latter. Thoughts? Easier to answer this if you include a..."

@alex-lubet • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"They told me I would need a screwdriver and a small wrench. Not sure why I'd need the latter. Thoughts? Thanks!"

@strumelia • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"If it's just a matter of using a screwdriver to remove the old tuner and screw in the new one, you should be fine. Be sure to use the right size screwdriver..."

@alex-lubet • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":

"Hi All, I hope you're doing well. I have an update and a question regarding my issue with a tuner for my high string on my McSpadden, which cannot hold a..."

@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0

Is attending an Event:
Redwood Dulcimer Day 2026 (ONLINE!)

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @1ksgirl:

"Welcome to FOTMD, 1KSGirl. It's good to have you aboard. Tackling learning two instruments at once is quite a challenge. This is a wonderful group of..."

@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @carol-h: Snappin' Beans

@carol-h • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Snappin' Beans:

"Thank you, James! Yes, definitely one of the three sisters, and holding great memories : ) DavisJames: Really enjoyed this.I've loved beans all my..."

@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Weary Blues

@davisjames • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Snappin' Beans:

"Really enjoyed this.I've loved beans all my life,planting them,watching them grow and climb,picking them,snapping them,eating them.They're one of the three..."

@carol-h • 4 days ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on My dulcimer life:

"Taz with my Walnut Valley dulcimer 🙂"

@dusty • 4 days ago • comments: 0

Updated an Event:
Redwood Dulcimer Day 2026 (ONLINE!)

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