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@nate
• 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?:
"Bob_n_MO:
The soundboard gets all the vibration from the strings then the bridge. The bottom board and sideboards amplify the soundboard vibrations blowing..."
@beth-t
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone here from UK?":
Posted a response to "Anyone here from UK?":
"Orvilina:
I'm Scotland based and whilst there's an awful lot of cool spots for folk, I rarely find a place where I come across a dulcimer and wow do I miss..."
@beth-t
• 5 days ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Ble'r wyt ti'n myned? (Where are you going?):
Posted a new Comment on Ble'r wyt ti'n myned? (Where are you going?):
"DavisJames:
This melody reminds me of a number of "rogue meets maid" songs from Newfoundland,usually in a minor key.The alternative,"rogue turns out to be a..."
@bob-n-mo
• 5 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 soundboard gets all the vibration from the strings then the bridge. The bottom board and sideboards amplify the soundboard vibrations blowing the sound..."
@marta-dean
• 5 days ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Colorado Dulcimer Festival:
Posted a new Comment on Colorado Dulcimer Festival:
"Join us for springtime in the Rockies! May 2 and 3rd, 2025-Littleton, Colorado!
The Colorado Dulcimer festival features 2 days of workshops in hammered and..."
@nate
• 5 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?:
"Strumelia:
From what I've read and old photos, French epinettes, Norwegian langeleiks, and german/swedish hummels seem to have been most often played upon a..."
@nate
• 5 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?:
"Richard Streib:
Nate:
Dan:
That's why a dulcimore has feet!
It's funny how those little feet are actually quite a bit more convenient than a modern possum..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Roue. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your participation here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
"John's given you good advice. Just make sure any wax you use is silicone free. You can call McSpadden and ask them what they would do. Just do a search for..."
@nate
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: His Eye is on the Sparrow
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: His Eye is on the Sparrow
@bob-n-mo
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
"I appreciate your welcomes into the group. I'll be doing lots of looking around for a bit to get my feet wet, so to speak. It's nice to see the group here..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
Posted a new Comment on @roue:
"Welcome Roue to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community. There is a lot of information here. Let us know if we can help..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
"Glad you joined Bob-n-Mo. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great community with lots of knowledge and expertise. Look around and see..."
@richard-streib
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
"Best wishes with your new to you McSpadden. I know you will enjoy it a great deal."
@john-c-knopf
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
Posted a response to "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
"Hello! Welcome to this site! We're happy to help you out with your questions about your McSpadden dulcimer.
Regarding the light scratches on your..."
@roue
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
Created a new forum topic "McSpadden FM12W care and feeding":
"Hi All -
I'm new to the mountain dulcimer and recently got a great deal on a McSpadden FM12W from 1996. It sounds beautiful but I have some questions I hope..."
@ken-longfield
• 5 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
Posted a new Comment on @bob-n-mo:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Bob_n_MO. it's good to have you aboard. I hope your exploration of this site satisfies your curiosity. This is a great group of mountain..."
@strumelia
• 5 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?:
"From what I've read and old photos, French epinettes, Norwegian langeleiks, and german/swedish hummels seem to have been most often played upon a table.
The..."
@richard-streib
• 6 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:
Dan:
That's why a dulcimore has feet!
It's funny how those little feet are actually quite a bit more convenient than a modern possum board. Rather..."
@nate
• 6 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?:
"Dan:
That's why a dulcimore has feet!
It's funny how those little feet are actually quite a bit more convenient than a modern possum board. Rather than..."
@nate
• 6 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?:
"Strumelia:
It's kind of like how when you place a music box on a wooden table, it suddenly becomes twice and resonant and twice the volume... the tabletop..."
@davisjames
• 6 days ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Falcons (Sokoly)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Falcons (Sokoly)
@ken-longfield
• 6 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?:
"Dan:
That's why a dulcimore has feet!
Yes, Dan, as did many of the PA German zitters. Sometimes on the old ones that don't have them you can see where..."
@strumelia
• 6 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's kind of like how when you place a music box on a wooden table, it suddenly becomes twice and resonant and twice the volume... the tabletop itself is..."
@dan
• 6 days ago
• comments: 25
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: How do Possum Boards REALLY work?
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: How do Possum Boards REALLY work?
@dan
• 6 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?:
"That's why a dulcimore has feet!"
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 25
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: How do Possum Boards REALLY work?
Liked a youtube item created by @nate: How do Possum Boards REALLY work?
@ken-longfield
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @uncle-malc:
Posted a new Comment on @uncle-malc:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Uncle Malc. You will find a lot of information here about the mountain dulcimer here. If you have questions, please ask as we have a very..."
@richard-streib
• one week ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @uncle-malc:
Posted a new Comment on @uncle-malc:
"Welcome Uncle Malc to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of wonderful dulcimer folks. Look around and see what..."