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@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:
Posted a new Comment on Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming:
"What a time that was! Great fun in a wonderful setting. Sorry to say, at least one of these gentlemen has passed away since then -- Mike Slone, to whom all..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on 1 3/8 fretboard string spacing:
Posted a new Comment on 1 3/8 fretboard string spacing:
"Matt, I start spacing the strings by going in 1/8" or so from each side, going another 1/8" in on the melody side for the doubled melody string, then..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Simple Gifts:
Posted a new Comment on Simple Gifts:
"Sounds pretty sweet, there, Dan!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Bush Fiddler.:
Posted a new Comment on Bush Fiddler.:
"Here's one of it under construction. Sorry I don't have a photo of it after it was finished:"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Bush Fiddler.:
Posted a new Comment on Bush Fiddler.:
"Thank you for this, Jamie!
I'd almost forgotten about that giant Galax dulcimore that I built for you. You did a great job on this song, and the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Naomi Judd Passes Away":
Posted a response to "Naomi Judd Passes Away":
"So sorry to see this. Naomi gave us some memorable music along with her daughter."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Teddy, we're fortunate to be communicating with you at all! What a horrible experience you've been through! So glad that you haven't succumbed to those..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 2
Created a new Group discussion "A "Little Guy" dulcimer":
Created a new Group discussion "A "Little Guy" dulcimer":
"Here's a prototype of my "Little Guy" dulcimer, with a 22" VSL and DAA tuning. It's made of black walnut with a buckeye top. It's shown next to a..."
Dulcimer Making
Dulcimer Making
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Have fun, Alphie! I finished a McSpadden kit last Saturday! It's so much fun building, especially when all the hard work has been done by somebody else...."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 82
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
Posted a new Comment on Beginner players:
"McSpaddens were (and are still) the gold standard of production mountain dulcimers, in my opinion.
I've built several of their kits, always with great..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Mama I done bought me a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Mama I done bought me a dulcimer:
"Very nice! Keep it up."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's the scoop on "scoops"?":
Posted a response to "What's the scoop on "scoops"?":
"There are two traditions involved here: that of including a strum hollow, and that of NOT including a strum hollow.
Old Kentucky dulcimers have them (such as..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What's the scoop on "scoops"?":
Posted a response to "What's the scoop on "scoops"?":
""Scoops" (scallops) are not necessary to get good sound or volume from a dulcimer. Some people just like them and think they improve the sound of the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Welcome to our little group, eh? from a dulcimer/dulcimore builder north of the Ontario border (suburban Detroit).
We hope you'll have fun and learn some..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Fixing old dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Fixing old dulcimer:
"Sounds like the body is too flexible! Interesting problems you're having."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Fixing old dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Fixing old dulcimer:
"You can use a heat gun to soften the glue joints. Warm them up a little at a time, and carefully pry them open with a knife a couple inches at a time. Heat..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Fixing old dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Fixing old dulcimer:
"Welcome to FOTMD, Suzette! That's an attractive dulcimer you have.
I have not heard of this particular problem before, nor can I guess what caused the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New biography of David Schnaufer":
Posted a response to "New biography of David Schnaufer":
"Alegre1:
John C. Knopf:
I received my copy of the PLUCK book in the mail today. I'm just starting to read it. Looks to be a wonderful book. Thank you..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Welcome, Walt and Megan! We look forward to answering your questions and helping you out where we can."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 25
Posted a new Comment on Considering updating the tuning pegs:
Posted a new Comment on Considering updating the tuning pegs:
"I entirely concur with the foregoing comments! Grover pegs would not do justice to such a fine instrument. I've installed Knilling "Perfection" mechanical..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 36
Is attending an Event:
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Latest Group Discussions
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A "Little Guy" dulcimer
Here's a prototype of my "Little Guy" dulcimer, with a 22" VSL and DAA...
@John C. Knopf 4 weeks ago - Comments: 2
Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 3 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 9 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 11
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 3
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 10
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 0
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 0
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 4
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10
"Middletown dulcimer" sneak preview!
This is what I'm working on now in my shop. If you look at Anne Grimes'...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 13
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllNew 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
A Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica
Posted: Sunday July 26 2020, 10:15 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
"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!!!
