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Ken Hulme
@ken-hulme • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"Dave made some fabulous instruments, and tuned them the way you wanted them tuned.    DAd vs CGG is no big deal. The same string gauges will work for both..."
NateBuildsToys
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"When it comes to string physics, there are three factors to achieving a desired note: length of string, gauge of string, and tension of string. The length of..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"Jeannie, I play a lot of noter drone and I like the sound of a plain, rather than wound string, for that style of playing. On reproductions I made of C.N...."
Skip
@skip • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"Since your fingertips are telling you something I recommend you wait until you get your mic then measure whats on there now. Use those sizes for new strings...."
NateBuildsToys
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"In general, a lighter string (also called a lower gauge) will transmit less energy to the soundbox than a heavier string. (also called a higher gauge ) Light..."
Cindy Stammich
@cindy-stammich • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Juanita:
"John, another lovely song that I was not familiar with.  Thank you for sharing!  The painting is I beautiful touch, and I always enjoy the introductions you..."
Jeannie
@jeannie • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"Nate, thank you, that's an interesting point, too. I foresee a strong possibility of several string changes with different configurations before I figure out..."
Jeannie
@jeannie • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"If I used that calculator correctly, it produces the very interesting result of 0.015, 0.015, and 0.023. (When you talk about an increased gauge number, do..."
NateBuildsToys
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"One thing to know is that dulcimer strings are VERY light gauge compared to a lot of other instruments. On a 26" VSL guitar with 30 pounds of tension per..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"You definitely will want to use different strings for CGG than DAd. We talk of string gauges not weight. The gauge of a string is measured in inches. I..."
MD_Swede
@md-swede • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:
"Great to have you join, gerardo1000 . Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Best wishes on your dulcimer journey. Ask questions as you have them...."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
"Congratulations on getting a David Lynch dulcimer. He was a great builder and made fine dulcimers.. First thing, strings and string gauges. Definitely..."
Jeannie
@jeannie • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Created a new Group discussion "Setting up for CGG":
"This is going to be one of those long, complicated rambling posts which is generally the product of not knowing enough yet. Thank you for your patience. I..."
Beginner players
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Gerardo1000. It's good to have you aboard. I hope you stick around after you sell your Folkcraft dulcimer. It looks to be all cherry. I..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeannie:
"Only some? Haha, there are a lot of them. Glad you enjoyed the ones you read. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Jeannie
@jeannie • 2 months ago • comments: 577
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you, Ben. Nice to meet you!"
Jeannie
@jeannie • 2 months ago • comments: 486
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you, Ken. I've enjoyed reading some of your posts. "
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @randy-adams: Just As I Is
Anne Bowman
@anne-bowman • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Juanita:
"So pretty. Thanks for the bit about her history, too..."
gerardo1000
@gerardo1000 • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Folkcraft dulcimer,1993, pristine condition, new soft case. ":
"I am selling a beautiful dulcimer hand made in Connecticut by Folkcraft in 1993, in outstanding pristine condition (please see photos). Scale length is 27..."
NateBuildsToys
@nate • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Updated a YouTube Video:
I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
Mark Gilston
@mark-gilston • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted new YouTube video(s):
I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @dulcillini: Kauffman Kamp
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
"That's bold and it sounds great.I have found that because I no longer play in bands or for dancers a metronome is a great help,technique-wise,practice and..."
Anne Bowman
@anne-bowman • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
"Thanks Robin.. Just a happy accident..."
Anne Bowman
@anne-bowman • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
"Thanks John and Robin."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @never-bored:
"Hi Never-bored, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeannie:
"Hi Jeannie, 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..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rdpugh:
"Hi Rdpugh, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @geneco:
"Hi Gene, 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,..."
Ben Barr Jr
@benjamin-w-barr-jr • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jimrex62:
"Hi Jim, 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,..."
David Bennett
@david-bennett • 2 months ago • comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November:
"Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November..."
 
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