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@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Nesting Season:
Posted a new Comment on Nesting Season:
"@macaodha Thank you, Val. We are fortunate that though we live in a tiny old coal mining village there is still a lot of wild land, uninhabited by humans...."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Correct....I can't claim credit for the "hack"....but it's nice, simple, and worth a heap more than the .15 cent investment........."
@robert-owens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Hey, I like that approach! I've got digital calipers and all that fancy stuff, but I like this more...thanks! (But just to clarify, when you say "before the..."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"I've heard this before [from Skip perhaps...] but a dime just before the first fret, and a nickel on top of the 7th. Do the dime [nut] first, then attack the..."
@robert-owens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Hello all. And thanks again for all of your help so far.I'm happy to report that I have restored the dulcimer to pretty good shape, basically taking it apart..."
@robert-owens
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Help with restoring a 1962 Arthur Dixon dulcimer?":
"Thanks Strumelia. I thought I had replied to you the other day, but don't seem to see it here, so will repeat it here. I appreciate your helpful suggestions..."
@dan
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Nesting Season:
Posted a new Comment on Nesting Season:
"Bravo! I got Bluebirds in the nesting box, sorta like sugar in the gourd aint' it?"
@frank-dudgeon
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Nesting Season
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Nesting Season
@benjamin-w-barr-jr
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
"Hi Majek, 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,..."
@richard-streib
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
"Glad you joined, Majek888. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Getting your first dulcimer is sometimes daunting. Kenl has offered some good advice...."
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Nesting Season
Liked a music item created by @robin-thompson: Nesting Season
@debi
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Harmony saddle?":
Posted a response to "New Harmony saddle?":
"Hi, The main purpose of that bridge is to adjust intonation, as I understand it. Speak with Joe Collins, who is affiliated with NHD. He is very helpful...."
@lilley-pad
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New Harmony saddle?":
Created a new forum topic "New Harmony saddle?":
"Anybody out there know anything about the New Harmony instruments bridge? The main question I have is about the Accutune module bridge. Any idea can you..."
@old-dawg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"Thanks Robin. It's one of the most finely crafted instruments I own. I would love to hear from anyone else that owns a Stockard dulcimer, as well as any info..."
@robin-thompson
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"You have a treasure there-- happy strumming! "
@old-dawg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"Thanks Dusty. "
@dusty
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"I fixed the spelling in the title. And yes, John Stockard produced very elegant dulcimers with impeccable intonation."
@john-petry
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"VERY nice! I really like the headstock neck area....impressive.
Thanks for sharing."
@old-dawg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"Thanks Ken. It is obviously a John Stockard dulcimer. Misspelling error."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"Old Dawg, you might want to check the name of the maker of your dulcimer. The photo of the label says it is made by John Stockard. He was a builder in..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
Posted a new Comment on @majek888:
"Welcome to FOTMD Majek888. It's good to have you aboard. You might get better responses on what dulcimer to purchase if you can give an idea of how much you..."
@old-dawg
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "John Stockard Dulcimer":
Created a new forum topic "John Stockard Dulcimer":
"Many years ago I contacted John Stockard about building me a dulcimer. He told me he was no longer building but he would be willing to sell me one of his..."
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 39
Posted a new Comment on The Friendly Beasts,(a Christmas Carol) or The Serving Girls Holiday, (14th c Bawdy song) ?:
Posted a new Comment on The Friendly Beasts,(a Christmas Carol) or The Serving Girls Holiday, (14th c Bawdy song) ?:
"Well worth another listen.... beautiful!"
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 39
Liked a youtube item created by @john-henry: The Friendly Beasts,(a Christmas Carol) or The Serving Girls Holiday, (14th c Bawdy song) ?
Liked a youtube item created by @john-henry: The Friendly Beasts,(a Christmas Carol) or The Serving Girls Holiday, (14th c Bawdy song) ?
@strumelia
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: I acquired this instrument recently at an auction
Liked a group discussions item created by @strumelia: I acquired this instrument recently at an auction
@alex-lubet
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @alex-lubet:
Posted a new Comment on @alex-lubet:
"Hi All,
I hope everyone is doing well.
I've done a lot of recording and, at the risk of hubris, gotten some good reviews, though these are from beyond the..."
@ken-longfield
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on I acquired this instrument recently at an auction :
Posted a new Comment on I acquired this instrument recently at an auction :
"Glad to hear that you connected with Dwain. He must be feeling better. I haven't spoken to him in a while. He does meticulous and excellent work.
Ken
"The..."
@sunshinedawn
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on I acquired this instrument recently at an auction :
Posted a new Comment on I acquired this instrument recently at an auction :
"Ben Barr Jr:
I would find a luthier to do the repair. One suggestion might be Dwight Wilder with Bear Meadow Dulcimers.
Ken Longfield:
You..."
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty: Fall in Cedar Falls (original)
Liked a youtube item created by @dusty: Fall in Cedar Falls (original)
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 39
Liked a youtube item created by @john-henry: The Friendly Beasts,(a Christmas Carol) or The Serving Girls Holiday, (14th c Bawdy song) ?
Liked a youtube item created by @john-henry: The Friendly Beasts,(a Christmas Carol) or The Serving Girls Holiday, (14th c Bawdy song) ?
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Rooster is Crowing
Liked a youtube item created by @john-w-mckinstry: The Rooster is Crowing
@davisjames
• 2 months ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Kak U Sokola (Like a Falcon)
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Kak U Sokola (Like a Falcon)