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@old-dawg • one month ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "John Stockard Dulcimer For Sale ":

"Many years ago I contacted John Stockard about building me a dulcimer. He said he wasn't building anymore, but would be willing to sell me one of his..."

@dusty • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":

"@old-dawg, what have you tried? Go to this discussion to learn how to start a new Forum Discussion and then go to the For Sale Forum and post your listing."

@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ramblin' Round.:

"Thanks,Robin.I neglected to say that the song was written by Woody Guthrie,the man who wrote "This land is your land"."

@old-dawg • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Listing A Dulcimer For Sale":

"Trying to list a dulcimer for sale. No luck. Need help"

@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anybody familiar with dulcimers made by James Goodall?":

"That's an interesting response.In the 80's electronic tuners took over.I would use them when I was playing in a band then go aside to"make it sound..."

@skip • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anybody familiar with dulcimers made by James Goodall?":

"Being new to MDs, you need to be aware that some-many vintage dulcimers have the frets located using non-equal temperaments. Those will sound good but will..."

@skip • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

""Could they have purposely installed an actual nut to bypass the zero fret?" Yes. The problem with that is the locations of each of the other frets is based..."

@mikekoz • one month ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Anybody familiar with dulcimers made by James Goodall?":

"I am looking into getting another vintage dulcimer and having just dived into this instrument, I am overwhelmed by the number of custom-made models that are..."

@randy-adams • one month ago • comments: 8
Liked a music item created by @dan: Isabella

@mikekoz • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"We had a family emergency so I will not be able to do anything with this thing until next week, but all of this is good information! I also remembered that I..."

@wally-venable • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I went back to look at the photos of the spacer and fret. Someone obviously messed it up. Frankly, if I was dealing with this, I would remove the plastic..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Ramblin' Round.

@skip • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"The saddle is tipping towards the nut a bit because of an oversize slot so if it still needs a bit more adjustment after fixing the zero fret try wedging a..."

@benjamin-w-barr-jr • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @johnny-l:

"Hi Johnny, 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 • one month ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sandra:

"Hi Sandra, 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 • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @neill-thompson:

"Hi Neill, 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 • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @davidcw:

"Hi David, 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 • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @laststarfighter:

"Hi Last Star, 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 • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mikekoz:

"Hi Mike, 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,..."

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: The Cobbler

@nate • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"Wally Venable: You want to angle the slot so that the high point is on the bridge side to preserve the VSL. Does this apply to a string spacer and a zero..."

@davisjames • one month ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Peace:

"Like this a lot.Oddly it reminds me of classical Scottish bagpipe music(pibroch).The player introduces a theme,3 or 4 (or more) notes then proceeds to..."

@ken-longfield • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I have a couple of needle file sets, neither was expensive nor diamond coated. They do the job. You can find them at the two places Wally suggested plus..."

@mikekoz • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I will get a set of those needle files. We are going to Walmart today and I will see if they have them. I bet I have some somewhere but have no idea where..."

@skip • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"You shouldn't need anything fancy. All you are trying to do is make those slots deeper so the strings are in solid contact with, or bend over, the zero fret. "

@marko • one month ago • comments: 4
Liked a music item created by @davisjames: Ramblin' Round.

@wally-venable • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"You don't need or want diamond files for cutting wood or plastic. I use cheap (under $5) "needle" or "jewelers" files like these...."

@mikekoz • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "A question about intonating a dulcimer":

"I am actually looking at some diamond file sets made specifically for doing this, but most seem to be real expensive. I see a set on Amazon that I would love..."

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

"Like it lots, Dan! "

@robin-thompson • 2 months ago • comments: 4
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. "

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