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jazzc
@jazzc • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Florida Sunshine Dulcimer Group:
"I'm gonna try again: I'm a full time Englewood, Fl. resident who would like to put together a group of dulcimer players for informal gatherings during the..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I was fortunate to get to hear Gary in Lancaster OH some years ago.  He was a great player and luthier.  "
Randy Adams
@randy-adams • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"I played the tunes with Gary on one occasion. He played A & G tunes DAd tuning. Yeah like D tunes. Big tone, precise and clear picking. One the great..."
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"Thanks, Jon, for sharing that sad news. I heard about this as well and was hoping to find an obituary before posting anything. Gary was not just an amazingly..."
Lilley Pad
@lilley-pad • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Gary Gallier just passed away.":
"Going by Bing's post, it looks like Gary Gallier just passed away. I loved his music and also the arrangements he and his brothers came up with.  I just..."
Wally Venable
@wally-venable • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"It certainly looks to me that you have an Applecreek Model 100 series dulcimer. I've owned or worked on about 20 of them. In any case, it is a "flat head"..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @bridge: Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"The hardware stores and car parts stores sell graphite dust "dry lube" in little plastic tubes."
Ondrej
@ondrej • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Tyrolean songs for DAD Dulcimer
Bridge
@bridge • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer instruction in North Central Ohio? Clubs?":
"Hi, I live on Lake Erie about 30 minutes west of Cleveland, Ohio. Is there anyone within a reasonable distance who would could meet with me for dulcimer..."
John Pettreemusic
@john-petry • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"A little "dust" from a pencil lead can lubricate quite nicely too...{graphite}"
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"That is truly awesome, Ken Longfield!"
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Lindaycat. You've come to the right place to ask your question. Have fun exploring this site. I look forward to your participation here...."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 30
Posted a new Comment on Has anyone made a Scheitholt?:
"After a challenge from our daughter and son-in-law I built a Praetorius 1619 scheitholt; the one the original post in this thread references. It is 107 cm..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @ondrej: První Panenské Nanebevzetí (Baroque song)
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"While John's suggestion is good, oil attracts dust and dirt which can gum up the repair. I think a silicone spray is much better as it dries instantly and..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"You could try a dab of 3-In-1 oil at the top and bottom supports that wrap around the shafts of the pegs."
Joseph Besse
@joseph-besse • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Turning the middle screw counter-clockwise does not loosen the tuners much.  The tuners are still rather tight, but I guess this is something I can tolerate...."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Liked a music item created by @sam-searls: Bill Grogan's Goat
Joseph Besse
@joseph-besse • 2 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Thanks a lot for your explanation about the tuners. I live in South Louisiana and luthiers here don't know hardly anything about dulcimers. I am glad we have..."
lindaycat
@lindaycat • 2 months ago • comments: 374
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Does anyone have a harmony for "Hector the Hero"?  If so, need it today or tomorrow.  Thanks!"
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @lindaycat:
"Welcome Lindaycat to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So glad you joined. You have come to the best place to ask your..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 3 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :
"When we play it at home, Mark doesn't usually use drop D tuning yet we did for this recording.  Thank you for listening, @davisjames Jamie! "
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 3 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Joseph Besse: Here is the image of the tuners.  If I turn the middle screw counter-clockwise I understand that the tuner knobs will be looser. I hope this..."
Joseph Besse
@joseph-besse • 3 months ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Here is the image of the tuners.  If I turn the middle screw counter-clockwise I understand that the tuner knobs will be looser. I hope this does not effect..."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Drifting Off, a lullaby :
"Always interesting to hear an alternative take to something you've posted before."
DavisJames
@davisjames • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Come Away Love Sweet Love
Shopdad
@shopdad • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":
"Ha! Don't we all do that at times"
Dusty Turtle
@dusty • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel dulcimer/strumstick with extra frets":
"Shopdad: There are several dulcimer players that have the right answers. Dusty is one of them.   Rest assured, if I don't know the answer, I'll make..."
MikeQuilliams
@mikequilliams • 3 months ago • comments: 11
Can anyone provide me with some advise on finishing. I am presently building a Folkcraft Mountain Dulcimer fram a kit. I am pleasantly pleased with the results, I choose to use Tru-Oil Gunstock Finish by Birchwood Casey. My questions are (1) do I finish the fretboard or leave it unfinished (2) on my next build (which I already have aMcSpadden Kit from the Dulcimer Shoppe) it is proper or benefical to finish the inside of the instrument? Thanks in advance for any input or recommendations.
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Leo Kretzner
@leo-kretzner • 2 years ago • comments: 29
https://fotmd.com/leo-kretzner/group_discuss/3219/https://fotmd.com/leo-kretzner/group_discuss/3219/a-scheitholt-with-no-first-fret
Deborah on the Hudson
@deborah-on-the-hudson • 2 years ago • comments: 8
https://fotmd.com/deborah-on-the-hudson/group_discuss/3209/https://fotmd.com/deborah-on-the-hudson/group_discuss/3209/does-anyone-know-of-robertj-anderson
John W. McKinstry
@john-w-mckinstry • 3 years ago • comments: 1
Thanks Dusty Turtle, The words and music make me feel like I am at a classic
cowboy movie of my youth and are very nostalgic. I will be glad to share my version of the song within the month. Thanks again,John.
https://fotmd.com/john-w-mckinstry/group_discuss/3135/https://fotmd.com/john-w-mckinstry/group_discuss/3135/spanish-is-a-loving-tongue
Cynthia Wigington
@cynthia-wigington • 6 years ago • comments: 0
There is a very positive first aid initiative in this country called "Stop the Bleed". Bleeding from trauma is the 2nd major cause of death in this country. Anyone can take these courses as it's pretty straight forward. As a longtime EMT who was on our rural first aid squad for a decade, I am so thrilled we are doing this in the US. Our local fire department gives the courses, free.
https://fotmd.com/strumelia/forum/11758/the-positive-thread
Carla Maxwell
@carla-maxwell • 6 years ago • comments: 0
Lucy Wise will be one of the instructors at the Australian Dulcimer Retreat at Tasma House and Gardens, August 28-30, 2020. She's a lovely person and a VERY talented musician.
https://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/forum/36813/lucy-wise-walking-out
 
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