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@mikekoz • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I will get a set of those needle files. We are going to Walmart today and I will see if they have them. I bet I have some somewhere but have no idea where..."

@skip • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"You shouldn't need anything fancy. All you are trying to do is make those slots deeper so the strings are in solid contact with, or bend over, the zero fret. "

@marko • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Ramblin' Round.

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"You don't need or want diamond files for cutting wood or plastic. I use cheap (under $5) "needle" or "jewelers" files like these...."

@mikekoz • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I am actually looking at some diamond file sets made specifically for doing this, but most seem to be real expensive. I see a set on Amazon that I would love..."

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

"Glad you joined Mikeoz. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Congrats on your recent aquisition of 2 mountain..."

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

"So glad you joined LastStarFighter. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Look around and see what is here. We..."

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

"Welcome Davidcw. There is a lot of information here about the mountain dulcimer. Perhaps as you learn about this wonderful instrument you may develop..."

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

"Welcome Neill Thompson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is great to have you join us. Best wishes on your dulcimer project and enjoying playing it."

@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"To make the slot adjustment, I would use either a triangular needle file or perhaps a welding tip cleaning file. You can do it one string at a time by..."

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:

"Like it lots, Dan! "

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ramblin' Round.:

"Jamie, this is such a good song! I like everything about it and appreciate your sharing a little of the life experience behind the song. "

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Ramblin' Round.

@mikekoz • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I think I will try cutting the slots deeper in the "nut". I really do not want to ruin the dulcimer as I do not have very good woodworking skills! I probably..."

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 22
Liked a youtube item created by @janene-millen: Teddy O'Neill

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I agree with Skip about cutting the slots deeper in the false nut before trying anything else. Sometimes I get ahead of myself and forget to do the easier..."

@mark-gilston • 2 months ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
The Cobbler

@skip • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I think I would try cutting the slots in the false nut deeper as a work around for now. Be sure to protect the wood. Once you get the nut problem fixed the..."

@olddog75 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"Just a thought, but have you tried contacting the makers/builders? your photo of the label shows a phone number and address. they could give you info on the..."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"Mike, that blue piece is not actually a nut (or shouldn't be). It should be a string spacer to keep the strings in the proper place across the nut which is..."

@phil-myers • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dan: Isabella

@mikekoz • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"OK, all of this is great information, and I have already learned quite a bit! I did not know what the zero fret was before you all just told me and was..."

@skip • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"One other tip is to split the error between # and b."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I'm glad you spotted that Skip,with that in mind, the dime is not needed and only the nickel is necessary, as Ken said. Apologies for the confusion."

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"Skip and Nate have given you good advice. Check to make sure that the zero fret is higher than the first fret after you check to see that all strings are..."

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

"Welcome to FOTMD, Mikekoz. You have come to the right place for help. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@skip • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"First, welcome to FOTMD. Are the strings touching the fret right next to the nut? If not, you need to cut the slots deeper because that fret is the zero..."

@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"There are three main factors to consider when intonating a dulcimer, the height of the nut, the height of the bridge, and the position of the bridge. There..."

@mikekoz • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"First time poster and first time dulcimer owner! I recently purchased two dulcimers. One was an Applecreek AD200 cherry model from Amazon and I have been..."

@neill-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:

"The markings on the yard stick are harder to read than I expected. The tail ends of the sides terminate at about 31.5 inches. The far end of the..."

@neill-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:

"Ken Longfield: Hi, Neill, I did not mean to scare you. There is potential there for a beautiful instrument. As the bracing is in place I wouldn't bother..."

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

"Welcome to FOTMD, LastStarFighter. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""

@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:

"Hi, Neill, I did not mean to scare you. There is potential there for a beautiful instrument. As the bracing is in place I wouldn't bother changing it. It..."

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:

"Compelling tune, Dan. Nice job!"

@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dan: Isabella

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