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@john-c-knopf
• 20 hours ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Balm in Gilead Spiritual:
Posted a new Comment on Balm in Gilead Spiritual:
"So beautiful and true, John! Thank you, brother."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Several of the members here (including me) specialize in reproducing old dulcimers. They are very different than the ones you see and hear today. Some make..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hi! Welcome to this musical crowd, ShootRJ! We've got a lot happening on this site, as you can see!"
@john-c-knopf
• 6 days ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Persimmon:
Posted a new Comment on Persimmon:
"Quite beautiful graining! Great job of construction, Dale."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
"OK, sir, them's yer marchin' orders! (Just kidding)."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
"I think it would be interesting if somebody (not me) made a chart linking known, historic dulcimer-building-family members. There would be Glenns, Hicks,..."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Number 5 22 Proffitt Glenn Replication:
Posted a new Comment on Number 5 22 Proffitt Glenn Replication:
"What a stunner, Dan! Lovely grain and craftsmanship."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
"I've built one of these kits and it's nice, but smaller and simpler than the McSpaddens."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
"robert schuler:
ErthLing, I built a chromatic dulcimer for a customer and was quite excited about the project because it gave me a chance to explore the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
"You can sometimes find a McSpadden Sweet Song kit on eBay or ShopGoodwill online. If you're fortunate!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
"If you can find a McSpadden "Sweet Song" dulcimer kit somewhere, I'd recommend that you buy it and put it together. The kit makes a very attractive and..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
"I've always used "mean-tone", though "mean-tempered" may be OK, too? Reminds me of a crusty old feller's disposition..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
"Dwain, we'll welcome you to the fold of just-tempered and mean-tone dulcimer/dulcimore luthiers if and when you cross that bridge!"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Prichard Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Prichard Dulcimer:
"All of the Prichard dulcimores I've seen were painted. And no two seemed to have the same pattern. He liked the "faux-woodgraining" style pretty well."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer case:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer case:
"That is a beautiful case! Very well done, and thought-out."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Acrylic Pour Particle Board Bundt Pan Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Acrylic Pour Particle Board Bundt Pan Dulcimer:
"Interesting! But why so many frets? And is this one where you partially fill the Bundt pan with water to play?"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help! New (old) Dulcimer w/ loose tuner knob":
Posted a response to "Help! New (old) Dulcimer w/ loose tuner knob":
"Hello, Marlie!
It seems you have a very common type of inexpensive tuner on your dulcimer. These are called friction or "Grover" pegs, and are used quite a..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Pomp and Circumstance and Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Pomp and Circumstance and Dulcimer:
"Very nice, Sam! This posting seems anachronistic, however. Maybe you're trying to hurry-up Spring in this frigid weather? Thank you for a fine..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on O Little Town of Bethlehem:
Posted a new Comment on O Little Town of Bethlehem:
"Thank you for the lovely tune and wishes! God bless us, every one!"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"I'm thankful for a warm, well-lighted home to live in, family and friends, a meaningful job, the dulcimer that has brought joy and peace to thousands of..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on In the bleak midwinter:
Posted a new Comment on In the bleak midwinter:
"Danke, Martin! Wunderbar!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to ""Perfect" Edd Presnell dulcimer?":
Posted a response to ""Perfect" Edd Presnell dulcimer?":
"This sounds like quite an opportunity, Curtis! I've never heard of such a thing before, unless you count the dulcimers that John Jacob Niles commissioned..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to Upgrade/Add to my Dulcimer Collection":
Posted a response to "Looking to Upgrade/Add to my Dulcimer Collection":
"Thanks, Michael! I derived my music box design from that very article. That's the type of article I just eat-up and refer to over and over-- the history,..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Looking to Upgrade/Add to my Dulcimer Collection":
Posted a response to "Looking to Upgrade/Add to my Dulcimer Collection":
"I make old-fashioned TMB replicas, Michael. You can see some of them on my Facebook page under "John Knopf". They're patterned after ones made in middle..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Misplaced fret":
Posted a response to "Misplaced fret":
"Ah, now I see what you mean! Yes, that looks "wonky", just looking at the close-up photo! It would be tricky to repair, especially if you want it to look..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Misplaced fret":
Posted a response to "Misplaced fret":
"I'm sorry, but I don't see a problem here. Does it intonate correctly when you play at those places? The fret pattern looks normal to me, just from looking..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Misplaced fret":
Posted a response to "Misplaced fret":
"Can we see a photo, please? The spacing of a 6-1/2 fret should be approximately halfway between fret #6 and fret #7, but slightly closer to fret #7. There..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore:
"Thank you all! It's up for grabs-- nobody but me ordered it."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Created a new Group discussion "Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore":
Created a new Group discussion "Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore":
"I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer. The center piece is poplar, with a Sitka spruce top, red mahogany backs and sides, cherry..."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"I don't remember this "Jeopardy!" episode, but I do recall the "Antiques Road Show" episode with the old Virginia dulcimore on it. The appraiser valued it..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on 1764 Moravian Zitters or Not?:
Posted a new Comment on 1764 Moravian Zitters or Not?:
"Yes, Razyn, by all means join us for old historical dulcimore/zitter discussions and discoveries!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Peg replacement:
Posted a new Comment on Peg replacement:
"If you're referring to Pegheds or Perfection pegs, they certainly are. I use them all the time."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Feedback welcome ":
Posted a response to "Feedback welcome ":
"Lisa, the notches on the Blue Lion's nut look like they can accommodate either equidistant or doubled-melody setups. If it has 5 or 6 notches, then you..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Can you identify this dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Can you identify this dulcimer":
"I thought the same thing, Dusty! Like the soundbox is inverted somehow."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bill Davis kits:
Posted a new Comment on Bill Davis kits:
"Bill, if you want to delve into the fret positions in depth, you could go to an online fret scale calculator, punch in the VSL of your dulcimer (vibrating..."
Latest Group Discussions
AllSpruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore
I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer. The...
@John C. Knopf 2 months ago - Comments: 5
A "Little Guy" dulcimer
Here's a prototype of my "Little Guy" dulcimer, with a 22" VSL and DAA...
@John C. Knopf 9 months ago - Comments: 2
Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 11
Something Big Going On In Michigan...
There's something big going on in my workshop. It's been going on for...
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 11
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 3
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 0
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 0
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 4
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 6
A problem with my special project
Hi all. I made a special cane for somebody, and I'm having trouble with...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10
Making a Davis kit dulcimer playable
Well, it seems a lady nearby has a Davis dulcimer she built from a kit...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 12
What Does Your Spouse Think?
I've been wondering for some time what our luthier's lives are like at...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 10
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AllA Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica
Posted: Tuesday June 14 2022, 9:03 AM
By: @Steven Berger
By: @Steven Berger
New poplar Tennessee music box
Posted: Monday December 27 2021, 11:20 AM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale
Posted: Wednesday December 15 2021, 7:20 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
All-Maple Melton-Style Galax Dulcimore
Posted: Sunday July 11 2021, 2:28 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Awarding the "giveaway dulcimore" in Berea!
Posted: Sunday June 13 2021, 9:12 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
This Tennessee Music Box is headed for...
Posted: Friday April 30 2021, 1:11 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
Texas-bound J. E. Thomas replica dulcimore
Posted: Saturday February 20 2021, 7:36 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
John Tignor dulcimer rework
Posted: Thursday December 10 2020, 10:22 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
All-walnut Thomas-style dulcimore
Posted: Thursday December 10 2020, 2:08 PM
By: @Nathina
By: @Nathina
"Generations": Will Singleton replica...
Posted: Friday March 27 2020, 10:31 AM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum...
Posted: Sunday November 3 2019, 7:19 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Do not adjust your set!
Posted: Sunday September 22 2019, 3:26 AM
By: @Steven Berger
By: @Steven Berger
Walnut Thomas with possum board
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 1:18 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
"Angel" Will Singleton Replica
Posted: Wednesday May 22 2019, 10:21 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
Tiny mahogany dulcimer thingy just made
Posted: Sunday March 24 2019, 3:39 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Richard and Denise Wilson Dulcimer on...
Posted: Wednesday October 10 2018, 9:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Dennis Dorogi
Posted: Friday May 19 2017, 6:33 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Jeopardy! Contestant Likes The Dulcimer
Posted: Saturday September 17 2016, 1:25 PM
By: @hugssandi
By: @hugssandi
Your story about rescuing damaged dulcimers
Posted: Friday September 26 2014, 3:28 PM
By: @John Henry
By: @John Henry
Comments
05/11/19 01:00:29PM @robin-thompson:
I'll keep my eye out for photos of the Singleton with a cherry heart!
06/05/15 07:48:18AM @timothy-p-teefey:
Justlooking at your photos,that's quitea collection of dulcimers you'vegot there!
06/05/15 07:44:38AM @timothy-p-teefey:
Thankyou for the kind words. Guess I'm kind of an old world kind of guy. :-)
12/26/13 08:01:10PM @patty-from-virginia:
John, Yes, Mike kept it up on the site and I did see it. That was fantastic!!! Lisa had him to take it down. I asked Mike if there's any way he could put it up on Youtube and apparently he didn't have the capability to do that. I did see it and I think Uncle Eddie sounds great. I'm hoping to make a trip to Kentucky to see it. I've got to save my pennies Thanks John!!!