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cairney
@steve-c • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"You have a piece of Dulcimer history for sure."
paula
@paula • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Ken, that’s wonderful. What a great article! I’ll be sure to contact Ron and see if he can give me any more information. I’m starting to feel I have a real..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Here is a link to the Ron Ewing article in DPN...."
paula
@paula • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"So Steve, I see a picture of that on The Mountain Dulcimer Lore FB page. Very nice!"
paula
@paula • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Wow, thanks Steve! I’m really excited to actually lay hands on the dulcimer. From the looks of the photos I’ve got, I think it had been strung..."
cairney
@steve-c • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"I would guess your instrument is from the 1960's the lack of an area code on the card might indicate that."
cairney
@steve-c • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Paula, I am a member of the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton so don't be surprised if they refer you to me.  I own Chet's Hogfiddle pictured in Jean..."
cairney
@steve-c • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Thanks Strumelia.  "
Strumelia
@strumelia • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"cairney: I have photos but can’t seem to figure out how to post them here.   Try looking at these threads... (it depends on if you are trying to add a..."
paula
@paula • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"It looks like to Mountain Dulcimore Society was founded in 1965 I assume the card included in the case with my dulcimer would date my dulcimer to being from..."
paula
@paula • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Wow. So young. Thank you so much Steve for this additional information. I’ll be curious to see if I can determine a date for my dulcimer. I’ve reached out to..."
cairney
@steve-c • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"I have photos but can’t seem to figure out how to post them here."
cairney
@steve-c • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"November 26, 1977 dulcimore maker and historian Chester “Chet Hines” (1921-1977) died of a heart attack while on vacation in Florida at age 56. Chet was born..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"What a lovely instrument!  "
Dan
@dan • 4 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Don't now how I missed this but, SWEET!!!"
Phil Myers
@phil-myers • 4 days ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Farther Along:
"Thanks Cindy!"
sfy
@sfy • 4 days ago • comments: 495
Posted a new Comment on @ken-longfield:
"Thanks for the kind welcome. Just starting to navigate my way around. Cheers...Shane"
sfy
@sfy • 4 days ago • comments: 336
Posted a new Comment on @richard-streib:
"Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here. Lots to learn."
Richard Streib
@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sfy:
"Glad you joined Sfy. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Great to have you on board. This is a great place to keep up with others who love the..."
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"That is a beautiful dulcimer. It looks like the case needs a little repair. I'm sure you'll enjoy it when you pick it up.  Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet..."
paula
@paula • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"I apologize. I’m not sure why my photos are posting so large. I’m sure I’m doing something wrong. "
paula
@paula • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"Hi Steve! thanks for the great information. Given how influential Mr Hines was in establishing the Dulcimer Society in Ohio, I’m surprised there’s so little..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @paula: Chet Hines “dulcimore”
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"Both days are permanently on my calendar. Ken "The dulcimer sings a sweet song.""
Strumelia
@strumelia • 5 days ago • comments: 7
Liked a groups item created by @robin-thompson: Rosin the Bow!
cairney
@steve-c • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Chet Hines “dulcimore” ":
"I have a ton of information for you.  Chet Hines was born in Chillicothe, Ohio and built his first Dulcimore with his grandfather in 1935.  He wrote one of..."
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"@janis-lewman Hope you'll be able to participate!  "
Janis Lewman
@janis-lewman • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "International Appalachian Dulcimer Day":
"That event is a new one to me.  Glad I noticed.  I was only aware of the International Play Music On the Porch day which is always last Saturday in August..."
Janis Lewman
@janis-lewman • 5 days ago • comments: 23
Posted a new Comment on Indiana Players:
"Hi Glenda - sorry to see not much recent activity here - I'm guilty too. For those keeping up, the Ohio Valley Gathering is later this month in Carrollton..."
Janis Lewman
@janis-lewman • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Understanding McSpadden Model Number":
"Several years ago I asked McSpadden for a cheat-sheet for their model numbering codes.  Their response is attached:"
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield • 5 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sfy:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Sfy. It's good to have you aboard. This is the place to stay in contact with mountain dulcimer enthusiasts. Have fun exploring this site. I..."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 5 days ago • comments: 12
Liked a group discussions item created by @ken-longfield: Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: March
Strumelia
@strumelia • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Music for Kalimba, Dulcimer & Modular Synthesizer":
"Damon, I enjoyed hearing that music you created and watching your fishing video where you put the two together. Nice work."
Strumelia
@strumelia • 6 days ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @damon: Music for Kalimba, Dulcimer & Modular Synthesizer
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson • 6 days ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: March:
"@david-bennett That would be a place I would've seen it!  Thanks for noting it!"
 
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