Timeline Entry
@dusty
• an hour ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String HELP":
Posted a response to "String HELP":
"John, first, the easy part is the plain steel melody string. No options there.
Everything else only addresses the wound strings. In general, phosphor..."
@lilley-pad
• 2 hours ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "String HELP":
Created a new forum topic "String HELP":
"Okay I definitely need help here trying to pick a set of strings for my baritone the recommended sizes that came with the instrument are .036 wound Elixer,..."
@richard-streib
• 3 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
"Wow. A real beauty. Can't wait to hear it."
@ken-longfield
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 555
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"That was my guess Roy. I just didn't want you to use paste and fix them in place. You're on the right track.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 6
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1397/fallen-leaves-lullaby
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1397/fallen-leaves-lullaby
@royb
• 6 hours ago
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"Success! Inspired by John, I looked harder. Dated, in pencil directly on the wood, 1972. Dulcimer is # 356."
@royb
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"I did check. Found what amounts to be a return address label with Mizer's name and full address, but not another one with the date and number, so far. I'll..."
@john-c-knopf
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
"A beautiful Mize dulcimer! Did you check inside the soundholes for a label, possibly with a number on it? Such a beauty."
@royb
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 555
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Sorry Ken, I mean "peg dope", the usual stuff that's used to coat wooden tuning pegs."
@ken-longfield
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
"That's a great acquisition. It looks really nice. I'm not sure what you mean by "paste." Go to a place that sells violins and ask for something that..."
@royb
• 10 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
"I've just obtained a Robert Mize dulcimer, reportedly dating back to the 1980's. Took off the (ancient, unused) strings, cleaned it up and will be applying..."
@robin-thompson
• yesterday
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on In The Pines.:
Posted a new Comment on In The Pines.:
"Wow, Jamie, so good-- the instrumental play, your vocal! Many thanks for sharing this with us! "
@brotherbobgolem
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "2026 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming":
Posted a response to "2026 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming":
"Thanks for the info, Ken! It's a shame I won't be able to make it to any events like this--not this year, at least. But I love seeing that this in Hindman! I..."
@dusty
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: 2026 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: 2026 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
@bhixon624
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":
"Hi! 28” VSL - I’ll take an offer! I’m ready to sell.🤩"
@olddog75
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
@dark-eyed-junko
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":
"Ooh, that's pretty. Can you tell us the VSL?"
@dark-eyed-junko
• 2 days ago
• comments: 555
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Hi, Ken, and thanks. I've just had a look at Kevin's website, and he seems like an impressive fellow! "
@strumelia
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Fallow Ground:
Posted a new Comment on Fallow Ground:
"@betty-bj-jordan The guitar and mountain dulcimer pair nicely. A good thing since they're the only instruments either of us can play with any real..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bed of Marigolds :
Posted a new Comment on Bed of Marigolds :
"@betty-bj-jordan Thank you for listening-- so glad you enjoyed the tune! "
@robin-thompson
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
"I'm glad you were able to put the honey dipper to good use! "
@betty-bj-jordan
• 3 days ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Fallow Ground:
Posted a new Comment on Fallow Ground:
"So very nice. I think the guitar and dulcimer are meant to be.
BJ"
@betty-bj-jordan
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bed of Marigolds :
Posted a new Comment on Bed of Marigolds :
"Loved it. Thanks for sharing with us.
BJ"
@dusty
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
"It might make your strings kind of sticky!"
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
"That's a great discovery Robert.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @dark-eyed-junko:
Posted a new Comment on @dark-eyed-junko:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Dark Eyed Junko. It's good to have you aboard. Kevin Roth, a noted dulcimer player was living in San Diego, but I think I recently read..."
