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@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Galax is pronounced "GAY-lax" by everyone I've heard say it."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on My Lord, what a morning :
Posted a new Comment on My Lord, what a morning :
"Very gentle and peaceful. Also love the look and sound of that dulcimer. Thanks for sharing"
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Bob_n_MO:
When I think about it, it's something how an instrument that on the surface seems so simple, but the more I hear from yourself and others, I find..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Out of curiosity could someone from that area let me know how they pronounce "galax" there? I have heard it a few different ways at this point and I don't..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Worth Woodworking Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Worth Woodworking Dulcimers":
"This is a link to his Facebook page where he plays his latest dulcimer. I don't know if all his dulcimers sound like this one...."
@debi
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Worth Woodworking Dulcimers":
Created a new forum topic "Worth Woodworking Dulcimers":
"I have seen a few posts of instruments built by Robert Worth. I get the impression that he has been a woodworker/builder for quite a while. Does anyone have..."
@ken-longfield
• 3 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @damon:
Posted a new Comment on @damon:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Damon. If you let your desire for a solid body electric known, I'm sure you will find one. We have some folks on here who make them. I..."
@bob-n-mo
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Nate:
Almost all of my dulcimers have "double backs" or "galax bottoms" and i definitely believe that they are improving the sound. The problem i have is..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"The two families most associated with the propagation of Galax dulcimers near that location are the Melton family and the Russell family. Their instruments..."
@wally-venable
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Some here might be wondering why there is a " GALAX DULCIMER ." Who was the Mr. Galax who made it?
From WIKIPEDIA: Galax /ˈɡeɪlæks/ is an independent city..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Dusty Turtle:
That "double- back" or "false bottom" is also called a Galax back because Galax-style dulcimers have them as part of the design. Lots of..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Bob_n_MO:
It seems possum boards are all about improving sound quality. I was thinking about that and how the possum board works by protecting the backboard..."
@nate
• 3 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Bob_n_MO:
I hear what you're saying, but try this. Take your dulcimer and place it on your lap and tap the soundboard with your finger. Now tip your..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"That's a sharp dulcimer, Andy! Nice clean lines."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"Yes, Bob, and most (not all) Galax dulcimores have them. Seems to me John Huron in Bristol, TN used to make hourglass dulcimers with double backs as well...."
@bob-n-mo
• 4 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"It seems possum boards are all about improving sound quality. I was thinking about that and how the possum board works by protecting the backboard from..."
@bob-n-mo
• 4 days ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
Posted a new Comment on How do Possum Boards REALLY work?:
"I hear what you're saying, but try this. Take your dulcimer and place it on your lap and tap the soundboard with your finger. Now tip your dulcimer on it's..."
@qgolden
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
"Thank you kindly, I’m sort of recycled back here. I was a member in the old Ning <?> days. I transferred here when the switch was made, but life..."
@richard-streib
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
"Glad you joined. QGolden. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great group of mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. There is a lot to learn here...."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
Posted a new Comment on @qgolden:
"Welcome to FOTMD, QGolden. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. That's how one develops camaraderie. Jump in to some of..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @peter-w: My Lord, what a morning
Liked a youtube item created by @peter-w: My Lord, what a morning
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"I agree with Robin. Thanks for sharing this Andy.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"That's a very nice build, Andy. What is the tuning used on the Langspil?
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@robin-thompson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"I love the clean look of it! Nicely done! "
@andy-gleeson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"A replica of an Icelandic Langspil made from drawings from the museum in Stockholm, Note the rather unusual fretting!"
@andy-gleeson
• 4 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
Posted a new Comment on Ones I made:
"Solid body electric dulcimer built a few years ago mainly used for early morning practice."
