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@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @shelli-pleasantt:
Posted a new Comment on @shelli-pleasantt:
"Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer Shelli Pleasantt. So glad you joined. This is an active dulcimer community with a lot of information on these..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
Created a new forum topic "Dulcimer History and Tradition":
"On another website, The Traditional Appalachian Dulcimore link , a few folks were wondering if any dulcimer clubs or groups spend any time looking at the..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"Another vote for Wittner pegs.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @shelli-pleasantt:
Posted a new Comment on @shelli-pleasantt:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Shelli. It's good to have you aboard. You have found a great place to connect with other mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Have fun exploring..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @n-stromberg:
Posted a new Comment on @n-stromberg:
"Welcome to FOTMD, N Stromberg. It's good to have you aboard. This is a wonderful place to begin your dulcimer journey. We are a friendly and knowledgeable..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
"That's a very nice dulcimer with a great sound. You do good work. Thanks for sharing.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@davisjames
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
Liked a youtube item created by @studentofrhythm: Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
@kittiwake1
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:
"Here it is. Thanks for the suggestion of using Wittner pegs. I never heard of them, but they look like just the thing this dulcimer needs."
@robin-thompson
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
"Sure is a pretty one! That wormy Chestnut and spalted Cherry look and sound good. "
@david-bennett
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: September:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: September:
"I'm a bit late this month, my plate is getting too full!!
Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: September..."
@dulcimerbob
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
"John C. Knopf:
Beautiful workmanship and sound! So nice.
Thank you"
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"I also like the Wittner pegs. Arthritis in my hands limits my use of tapered pegs, as much as I wish I could use them."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"Can we see some photos? It sounds like it could be done, to me, but I'd need to see photos.
Have you heard of Wittner pegs? They look like ebony but are..."
@strumelia
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"Hi, and welcome! Try posting your questions in our Forums rather than on your own profile page... you'll more likely get responses that way.
Here's a good..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :
"Beautiful workmanship and sound! So nice."
@dulcimerbob
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted new YouTube video(s):
Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker
Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker
@kittiwake1
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:
"Hi everyone, I have a question regarding restoration of a vintage dulcimer, but can't figure out precisely where to post it within this website. So, here..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msteg3:
Posted a new Comment on @msteg3:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Msteg3. It's good to have you aboard. I look forward to your questions. You might try searching this site for things that interest you. We..."
@ken-longfield
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
Posted a response to "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
"Thanks for the story Peter. I enjoyed it. You never know where dulcimer might appear.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
@dusty
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pete-babechuk: Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pete-babechuk: Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market
@strumelia
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
Posted a response to "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
"Pete, i just love that story! "
@robin-thompson
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pete-babechuk: Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market
Liked a forum discussions item created by @pete-babechuk: Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market
@shopdad
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
Posted a response to "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
"Hey Pete I know the feeling. For many years the only thing I could play was the radio. Being at a Ham Radio event I suppose there are a few people like me...."
@pete-babechuk
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
Created a new forum topic "Playing a dulcimer at a ham radio flea market":
"Just wanted to share this 'cuz I thought it was funny.
So I went to the Monroe Michigan Ham Radio Club Hamfest a couple months ago. It's a swap and shop..."
@richard-streib
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @msteg3:
Posted a new Comment on @msteg3:
"Welcome Msteg3 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad that you joined this active forum. There is a lot of knowledge represented here and a wide array of..."
@robin-thompson
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":
"Welcome to mountain dulcimer play, @kittiwake1! It's neat you're coming up with your own tunes.
I enjoy making up the tunes my husband and I play--..."
@kittiwake1
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":
Posted a response to "Play Music on the Porch Day 2026":
"Very nice! By the way, do any of you enjoy making up your own tunes? I'm just a beginner on the mountain dulcimer, but I find myself strumming various..."
@ken-longfield
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tupelo-honey:
Posted a new Comment on @tupelo-honey:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Tupelo Honey. It's good to have you aboard. Do you have a mountain dulcimer and are you playing it. Have fun exploring this site. You can..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tupelo-honey:
Posted a new Comment on @tupelo-honey:
"Welcome Tupelo Honey to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined.This is a very active community of dulcimer afficianados. We are here to support..."
@richard-streib
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Robin Thompson:
I don't know whether it's a Modern Mountain Dulcimer or not. These days, I believe Don has been playing the very cool Troublesome Creek..."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"While I'm at it, here's a link for the 2026 Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:..."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"@john-c-knopf Correct, the dulcimer in the video is not a Troublesome Creek dulcimer. I only mentioned the Troublesome Creek dulcimers to let Strumelia know..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"The dulcimer in the video is NOT a Troublesome Creek dulcimer. It has a guitar-style head, whereas the Troublesome Creek dulcimers have the short scroll..."
@strumelia
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Robin, I didn't know that. Do the Troub.Creek dulcimers that Don lately plays have double backs? (sometimes called Galax backs) I'm curious as to why he..."
@robin-thompson
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"I don't know whether it's an older Modern Mountain Dulcimer or not in the video.
These days, I believe Don has been playing the very cool Troublesome Creek..."
