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@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Warren May Special dulcimer for sale.":

"I'm not sure where to begin in offering help, but let's start with where your photos of the dulcimer are stored. If on a computer there may be an app that..."

@jet3rry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer ergonomics?:

"The stool is a good idea, thanks! 🙂"

@robin-thompson • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Shortest Day:

"Wow, @davisjames -- I showed what you wrote to the house guitar player and we are both appreciative of your generous comment! We're honored you like our..."

@sandra-hehl • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Warren May Special dulcimer for sale.":

"Having trouble with pictures. Told file is too big. Don’t know how to fix it. Any help?"

@wally-venable • 2 weeks ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer ergonomics?:

">>> Part of the issue is I'm a small person (5' tall) and cannot reach the floor with my feet on most chairs... I'm almost 5'6", but with short..."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Warren May Special dulcimer for sale.":

"@sandra-hehl You will get better response if you post some pictures with your ad. Looking forward to seeing those."

@jet3rry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer ergonomics?:

"Thank you, Wally-Venable, for the video and your comments - the video is very helpful!. Part of the issue is I'm a small person (5' tall) and cannot reach..."

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on The Shortest Day:

"Wow!You guys.I'm sure this will,for me become one of my favourite compositions of yours.When I was younger,playing a favourite record before going to..."

@sandra-hehl • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Warren May Special dulcimer for sale.":

"This is a special edition of Warren May dulcimers. Made of Brazilian Cherry and cherrybutternut wood.Made in 2006, serial #14019.has one melody string..."

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz)

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Per, the Blacksmith (Norwegian waltz):

"Very pretty duet, Mark!"

@wally-venable • 2 weeks ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer ergonomics?:

"I found one video which I won't argue with: How to sit and hold your mountain dulcimer. Really easy dulcimer lesson #1 I use a 2-inch foam block..."

@wally-venable • 2 weeks ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer ergonomics?:

"We can't make constructive suggestions until we know how you are sitting and playing. Are you slouched on a couch with your elbows hitting cushions? Are you..."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tunbridgefiddler:

"Welcome to FOTMD, Tunbridgefiddler. It's good to have you aboard. You have questions. We have answers. If we don't know the answer, we'll make up something..."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tunbridgefiddler:

"Welcome Tunbridgefiddler to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great community of great dulcimer folks. Look around and see all the..."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @john:

"Glad you joined John. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a wonderful community of dulcimer aficionados with a lot of knowledge and..."

@dwain-wilder • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"Matt Berg: @dwain-wilder, Yep, his dulcimer had both scallops and jumbo frets. To oversimplify, it think high end dulcimer players can be separated into..."

@jet3rry • 2 weeks ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer ergonomics?:

"I am late to this discussion but I was going to post a question about dulcimer-playing ergonomics and decided to see if anyone had already posted this..."

@matt-berg • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"I purchased a fretting slot saw blade from Stewmac. I went from dreading the fretsaw to gliding through cutting frets. @ken-longfield Yea, cutting a dowel..."

@mark-gilston • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1

Posted new YouTube video(s):
The Snow Lay On the Ground

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"Matt Berg: @ken-longfield Ken, I was considering cutting a string of wood with chamfers on both sides and gluing them to the fret board and then cutting the..."

@matt-berg • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"Well, the person I referenced did not have a problem with the scalloping with jumbo frets bending the notes. I'm sure the extra space would make bending..."

@strumelia • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"From my limited experience playing the tagelharpa/jouhikko (where you press the strings with the backs of your fingers to fret notes, but there is no..."

@matt-berg • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"@dwain-wilder, Yep, his dulcimer had both scallops and jumbo frets. To oversimplify, it think high end dulcimer players can be separated into two types,..."

@randy-adams • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Liked a forum discussions item created by @dan: Happy Christmas to ya!!!

@dwain-wilder • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"Matt Berg: I had an opportunity to talk with a well known dulcimer couple. The gentleman showed me a fretboard he had made with scallops between the frets...."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @john:

"Welcome to FOTMD, John. It's good to have you aboard. Glad to hear that you have a Diamond dulcimer. This is a great place to learn about mountain dulcimers...."

@ken-longfield • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"For me it would depend upon how deep the scallops are. One method might be to use a variety of thickness of drum sanders. Another method would be to cut..."

@skip • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Scallops between the frets":

"Sanding drum[s], round files, roundnose end mills [combined with flat cutting for the longer spaces]. Use sacrifice scrap wood on each side to prevent tear..."

@davisjames • 2 weeks ago • comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @mark-gilston: O Sanctissima

@matt-berg • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Scallops between the frets":

"I had an opportunity to talk with a well known dulcimer couple. The gentleman showed me a fretboard he had made with scallops between the frets. He said..."

@dan • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Happy Christmas to ya!!!":

"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

@randy-adams • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Psalmodicon Noter City:

"That's my brother Gayle Cindy! We've been playing the tunes together for over 50 years still loving it : )"

@cindy-stammich • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Psalmodicon Noter City:

"Awesome! You found yourself a buddy that can keep up with you! Love it!"

@cindy-stammich • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem- Mountain Dulcimer:

"This is such a beautiful rendition of a beautiful Christmas song! A beautiful setting also! Is that a Clemmer dulcimer?"

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