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@richard-streib • 2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:

"Like it lots, Dan! "

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
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 weeks ago • comments: 3
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Ramblin' Round.

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

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks 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 weeks ago • comments: 0

Posted new YouTube video(s):
The Cobbler

@skip • 2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dan: Isabella

@mikekoz • 2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:

"Compelling tune, Dan. Nice job!"

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

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:

"Neill, the value of your boards would depend a lot on what wood they are made of and the quality of each board. Some could possibly be worth far more that..."

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

"Nate: Hello, Neill Generally speaking, the back of a dulcimer does not require any bracing, and extra bracing may limit the tone and volume of the..."

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Help I've never built an instrument not touched a dulcimer:

"Hello, Neill Generally speaking, the back of a dulcimer does not require any bracing, and extra bracing may limit the tone and volume of the instrument,..."

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

"Thanks for the response. I think the fret board may be among the pile of lumber I attached. I'm really not sure. Would the fret board be a very hard wood..."

@nate • 2 weeks ago • comments: 37
Posted a new Comment on Fret Position:

"Jack M: I ordered a few books on dulcimers and one is pictures of pre-revival dulcimers. Looking at these pictures and knowing a bit about old ways of..."

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