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Dave Alexander replied to brother sonny's discussion Big Ol' Baritone type Dulci/Strummer in the group Dulciworld

"Wow Richard, they look cool. You really need a third string, :) but they are very impressive. Sonny: I recently picked up a mountain dulcimer, and am impressed at the deep sound compared to the Strumstick. Not enough to make me want to put down the…"

Sep 23, 2009

Dave Alexander commented on Randy S. Bretz's group Dulciworld

"Sometimes you know somebody is looking out for you. I found a dulcimer at the thrift store for cheap! Yes, it's a China made "Appalachian" -- and we know how Appalachian the Chinese can be. But the box (if that's the right term)…"

Sep 7, 2009

Keni Lee Burgess left a comment for Dave Alexander

"Hello, I have started a CBN group entitled, "How to Play CBG" It is my hope and intention to encourage the "Wealth of Talent" here on the Nation to share their knowledge and skill to further the CBG movement. Please consider…"

Aug 23, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates's discussion ... Its not voices in your head.

"How far away from the radio station are you? I worked at a station located at the tower site, and everything would pick up the AM signal. Cassette machines, audio boards, recorders. All of our commercials had ghosts in the background. Foxhole…"

Aug 23, 2009

Dave Alexander commented on Randy S. Bretz's group Dulciworld

"Question for Strumstick and dulci - box players: Richard is giving me "string envy." I'd love to have someone add an extra high D string to my Grand Strumstick. It would fit in a course next to the existing high D. Are mountain…"

Aug 22, 2009

Dave Alexander commented on Randy S. Bretz's group Dulciworld

"Wow! That must sing! Excellent work Richard."

Aug 22, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to Paul Doug's discussion I THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD BUY

"I pay ^-dollars each for the purty wood ones. That's a score!"

Aug 19, 2009

Dave Alexander commented on Randy S. Bretz's group Dulciworld

"Dunno if anyone minds if I cross-link, but I'm trying to spread the word about long neck dulcimer/strum sticks and found a thread on Ukulele Underground: http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17653"

Aug 15, 2009

Dave Alexander joined Shane's group

It Goes To 11

Amps, amplification, effects, hackwiring and general mayhem. Anarchists welcomeSee More

Aug 10, 2009

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Dave Alexander replied to Jerryrig240's discussion Has anyone just took a cbg they made and parted it out?

"Go for it. You're creating a CBG builder, not just CBGs."

Aug 10, 2009

Dave Alexander is now friends with surffrogg and Dylan Waldron

Aug 10, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to colin mcgrath's discussion removing paper

"The cigar shops I visit sell me paper covered boxes for 2 dollars and wood boxes for 6. If you can get a pretty wood box with nice graphics...for a good price.... I'd suggest buying a real wood box."

Aug 9, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to Paul Doug's discussion This cbg thing is crazy

"Paul, I spent 20 minutes or so with the slideshow feature -- looking at a lot of the pictures here. You are right. Some CBGs are reinforced and built heavy. Seeing some of the interiors of CBGs has made me realize that once I close the lid, the…"

Aug 9, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to Josh Gayou (SmokehouseGuitars)'s discussion A little inspiration for the newbies

"Hey, just shot in the dark here....but I think you're gettin' better! Good work. '"

Aug 1, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to Tom Lanford's discussion What do we do?

"4th Grade teacher here. Not music, just regular curriculum. I turned to teaching after a career in radio. I fiddle around with ukulele and CBG/long neck dulcimer."

Jul 30, 2009

Dave Alexander replied to Doc Oakroot's discussion Baseball bat fiddle

"Vary creative, but he lost me 39 seconds in."

Jul 21, 2009