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@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on My Country Tis of Thee:
Posted a new Comment on My Country Tis of Thee:
"Thank you very much, Richard! That was beautiful. Happy Memorial Day to you, and all."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @banjobeth:
Posted a new Comment on @banjobeth:
"Hey, Beth, I work at David C. Brown Funeral Home. You may have heard of it!
I build traditional dulcimores (dulcimers) on my days off, and sell them to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 15
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimers in novels:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimers in novels:
"One of the well-loved teachers at Hindman Settlement School was Ann Cobb. She wrote several poems mentioning the dulcimer during her time there, some of..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
Posted a response to "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
"Don't be lickin' them dulcimores, Dusty! That's a bad habit to get into. (Don't ask me how I know)."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
Posted a response to "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
"Thank you all! I had secretly wondered if that was the type of paint Ed would have used, but never tried it until now."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
Created a new forum topic "New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint finish":
"My customer wanted me to paint one of my poplar J. E. Thomas dulcimers with milk-paint, so here is the result. Two coats of black paint still don't obscure..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Rob N Lackey:
Posted a new Comment on Rob N Lackey:
"My condolences, Rob. Cats are wonderful critters who make life a little more bearable sometimes."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Steal Away to Jesus:
Posted a new Comment on Steal Away to Jesus:
"Very nice job, Richard!"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
"Mr. Templin died at age 65, and his obituary described him as a "folk instrument builder". He was buried from Usrey Funeral Home, Pell City, AL."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
"Looks like this dulcimer had a floating bridge, which is missing. This type of bridge can be a challenge to deal with, but if you need help, one of us can..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
Posted a response to "Help with ID of recent thrift shop purchase":
"Randal, that's an eye-popping dulcimer you bought! Such beautiful wood, graceful lines, and walnut shell soundholes, to boot. If it sounds half as good as..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: May:
Posted a new Comment on Today In Mountain Dulcimer History: May:
"David, you have provided a valuable and fascinating resource to those in the dulcimer/dulcimore world! Thanks tremendously!"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Darcyhorse Dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Darcyhorse Dulcimers":
"Michael, it's an encouragement to small-time luthiers to hear from our satisfied customers from time to time! I know Terry appreciated that phone call."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 55
Posted a new Comment on Show us your stick dulcimer!:
Posted a new Comment on Show us your stick dulcimer!:
"They look fine, Goardo!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Fret slot spacing:
Posted a new Comment on Fret slot spacing:
"Don't ask ME --- I'm unashamedly proud to be a diatonic. "
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"You are forgiven, my son.... go forth and dulcimorize!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"Ken, that looks like the wrench I made for you, to go with the pegs I made at the same time."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"Nate, the "pencil sharpeners" you speak of are called violin peg shapers and used to be very expensive, as Ken said. They're typically used along with..."
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@John C. Knopf last year - Comments: 2
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@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 11
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@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
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@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 3
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@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10
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@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
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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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AllNew Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint...
Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
A 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!!!