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@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " the bridge “saddle” ":

"The benefit of a floating bridge for the player is to be able to fine tune the intonation. As you switch between heavier and lighter strings, for example,..."

@masaki • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on "Auld Lang Syne" on Mountain Dulcimer:

"@chcknj True! It’s fun seeing people from different places here!"

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to " the bridge “saddle” ":

"My 2 cents.... The "fixed" requires additional work on the builder, slot needs to be cut, insert needs to be correct width and height. And there is little to..."

@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic " the bridge “saddle” ":

"Looks like another dumb question from lilley-pad. well here goes this may be more of a luthiers question then a player's. It has to do with the bridge..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a youtube item created by @barnjam: Willafjord Reel (Milford Blevins 8-String Dulcimer)

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Auld Lang Syne" on Mountain Dulcimer

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tom-haines:

"Hi Tom, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@chcknj • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on "Auld Lang Syne" on Mountain Dulcimer:

"It's cool to see how international this community gets. :-)"

@masaki • 2 months ago

@masaki is now following @chcknj

@chcknj • 2 months ago

@chcknj is now following @masaki

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Approximate age/info about my instrument":

"I would just like to add to @john-petry's timeline that Howard Rugg is making instruments again under the name Capritaurus. He also has great records on all..."

@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 9
Liked a music item created by @anne-bowman: Departure

@homer-ross • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Willafjord Reel (Milford Blevins 8-String Dulcimer):

"Very enjoyable presentation...both video and music wise. I recommend everyone take a look and listen."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Auld Lang Syne" on Mountain Dulcimer

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @masaki: "Auld Lang Syne" on Mountain Dulcimer

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tom-haines:

"Welcome Tom Haines to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its good to have you. Like Kenl said, if you post some pictures of the dulcimer we may be able to..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pclars:

"So good to have you join PCLars. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You have come to the best place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer..."

@tonileewj • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:

"Thank you! It did require prying to get the inner piece out once I’d wiggled out the outer piece. I used painters’ tape to protect the wood as much as I..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:

"Fantastic! That's great news. Onward and upward!"

@masaki • 2 months ago • comments: 2

Posted new YouTube video(s):
"Auld Lang Syne" on Mountain Dulcimer

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Approximate age/info about my instrument":

"John has provided all the information you need. I purchased a similar one recently except it was the model D50S, a grade up, for $100. In an auction, like..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:

"Glad that worked for you. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Approximate age/info about my instrument":

"The link didn't seem to cooperate....here is a copy from the site..."

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Approximate age/info about my instrument":

"Folkcraft / FolkRoots Timeline, From 1968 To The Present Late 1960's, early 1970s, in northern California... 1968 - Howard Rugg made his first dulcimer in..."

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Approximate age/info about my instrument":

"https://folkcraft.com/pages/folkcraft-through-the-years FolkRoots History.... This "may" help?? The wood kits start at about $400, The..."

@tonileewj • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Removing old grommets:

"@John-C-Knopt Wiggling worked! "

@tom-haines • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Approximate age/info about my instrument":

"I have an old FolkRoots dulcimer that belonged to my late wife which I never learned how to play. I would like to know any information I can get about it, as..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tom-haines:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Tom. I don't see a photo of your wife's dulcimer, so I can't offer any information. You can go to the For Sale forum and ask your question...."

@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @earline-greer:

"The link takes you to their web page....Looks like a good bunch of folks. [isn't everyone that loves dulcimers?] Welcome to FOTMD North Harris..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @earline-greer:

"Hi Earline, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msbmusical:

"Hi Msb., and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pclars:

"HI PC., and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer,..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:

"Lovely."

@carol-h • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:

"Thank you! Alex_Lubet: Beautiful "

@carol-h • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on December: Deer and the Moon:

"Thank you. That means a great deal to me. Homer Ross: Beautifully peaceful. We all need more like this...thanks for sharing. "

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