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Dusty Turtle
@dusty • an hour ago • comments: 0
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
@lilley-pad • 2 hours ago • comments: 0
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,..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 3 hours ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"Hooray!"
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 3 hours ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @royb:
"Wow. A real beauty. Can't wait to hear it."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 6 hours ago • comments: 555
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
@robin-thompson • 6 hours ago • comments: 6
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/uploaded_audio/1397/fallen-leaves-lullaby
RoyB
@royb • 6 hours ago • comments: 21
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
@royb • 9 hours ago • comments: 21
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
@john-c-knopf • 10 hours ago • comments: 10
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
@royb • 10 hours ago • comments: 555
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
@ken-longfield • 10 hours ago • comments: 10
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
@royb • 10 hours ago • comments: 10
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..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • yesterday • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: In The Pines.
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • yesterday • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: In The Pines.
Strumelia
@strumelia • yesterday • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: In The Pines.
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on In The Pines.:
"Wow, Jamie, so good-- the instrumental play, your vocal!  Many thanks for sharing this with us! "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • yesterday • comments: 1
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: In The Pines.
DavisJames
@davisjames • yesterday • comments: 1
Created a new Audio File:
In The Pines.
BrotherBobGolem
@brotherbobgolem • yesterday • comments: 0
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..."
Samara
@samara • 2 days ago • comments: 9
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Departure
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @ken-longfield: 2026 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
bhixon624
@bhixon624 • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":
"Hi! 28” VSL - I’ll take an offer! I’m ready to sell.🤩"
olddog75
@olddog75 • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
Dark Eyed Junko
@dark-eyed-junko • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":
"Ooh, that's pretty. Can you tell us the VSL?"
Dark Eyed Junko
@dark-eyed-junko • 2 days ago • comments: 555
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
@strumelia • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 11
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
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bed of Marigolds :
"@betty-bj-jordan Thank you for listening-- so glad you enjoyed the tune!  "
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
"I'm glad you were able to put the honey dipper to good use! "
Ondrej
@ondrej • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Swiss songs for DAD Dulcimer
BJ Jordan
@betty-bj-jordan • 3 days ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Fallow Ground:
"So very nice. I think the guitar and dulcimer are meant to be.  BJ"
BJ Jordan
@betty-bj-jordan • 3 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bed of Marigolds :
"Loved it. Thanks for sharing with us. BJ"
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 3 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Perfect noter in my kitchen drawer.":
"It might make your strings kind of sticky!"
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 0
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
@ken-longfield • 3 days ago • comments: 2
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..."
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