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@jeannie
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
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..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
@richard-streib
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Setting up for CGG:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 14
Created a new Group discussion "Setting up for CGG":
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
Beginner players
@ken-longfield
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gerardo1000:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeannie:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 573
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
Posted a new Comment on @benjamin-w-barr-jr:
"Thank you, Ben. Nice to meet you!"
@jeannie
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 479
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thank you, Ken. I've enjoyed reading some of your posts. "
@parker-buckley
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Warren May Dulcimer For Sale":
Created a new forum topic "Warren May Dulcimer For Sale":
"Warren May traditional dulcimer in beautifully bookmatched cherry. VSL is 26-7/16 inches. It’s number 5969, built in January 1991. The cherry top is..."
@anne-bowman
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Juanita:
Posted a new Comment on Juanita:
"So pretty. Thanks for the bit about her history, too..."
@gerardo1000
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Folkcraft dulcimer,1993, pristine condition, new soft case. ":
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..."
@nate
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
@mark-gilston
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a new YouTube video:
I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
I Kto Ego Znaet (Who Knows Him?)
@robin-thompson
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a photos item created by @dulcillini: Kauffman Kamp
Liked a photos item created by @dulcillini: Kauffman Kamp
@davisjames
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest
Liked a youtube item created by @phil-myers: DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest
@davisjames
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
"Thanks Robin.. Just a happy accident..."
@anne-bowman
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
Posted a new Comment on Departure:
"Thanks John and Robin."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @never-bored:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @jeannie:
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..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @rdpugh:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @geneco:
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,..."
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jimrex62:
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
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 19
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November:
"Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: November..."
@robin-thompson
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
Posted a new Comment on Mediaeval Noodle with Metronome:
"The timbre of the metronome makes it sound like some sort of percussive instrument. "
@phil-myers
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest:
Posted a new Comment on DogHouse Duo at Pumpkin Fest:
"Thanks John!"
@wally-venable
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"The page is
STRING TENSION GUIDE FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR It includes equations and the weights and cross-sections for various GHS strings plus a number of..."
@wally-venable
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
Posted a response to "String guages for slide dulcimer":
"Sloppy URL citation. This gives access to a relevant document
http://www.ghsrep.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/2/5/22258814/2020-ghs-acoustic-guitar-tension.pdf "