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@john-c-knopf
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Holiday":
Posted a response to "Holiday":
"Welcome home, weary traveller! Glad to hear you're back in one piece, and that you (mostly) enjoyed your time there on The Islands. Hope the hurricane..."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
Posted a response to "Fret that won’t stay put":
"That's the way to do it, Molly! But if you have more money than most of us here, StewMac sells a fret tang crimping tool that puts slight crimps into the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Trust and Obey:
Posted a new Comment on Trust and Obey:
"Just lovely, Richard! A glorious hymn, with some good advice to all."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Thoughts on tonewoods?:
Posted a new Comment on Thoughts on tonewoods?:
""...And the light-weight winnah IS.... a poplar J. E. Thomas hourglass dulcimore, at a scant 13 ounces!!""
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Restoring a Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Restoring a Dulcimer:
"Molly, some older dulcimers had partial frets, made out of wire, that were bent like a staple then hammered into the fretboard. They were only intended to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on First time build:
Posted a new Comment on First time build:
"Very, very nice work, friend! Keep it up."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Teddy, it's a great time for you! That dulcimer will probably smell like fresh wood and lacquer-- the "new dulcimer smell", not unlike the "new car smell"..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "David Schnaufer":
Posted a response to "David Schnaufer":
""PLUCK" is an amazing and unusual book. I obtained a copy and read through it with much interest and wonder. So many people, so many events being..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Viney Flower,JJ Niles:
Posted a new Comment on Viney Flower,JJ Niles:
"Very nicely done, Jamie."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Solid Body Electric Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Solid Body Electric Dulcimer":
"Sorry, folks --- I meant "modeled after the Fender Stratocaster guitar!" Whole 'nother animal! Sorry!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Ionian tuning question":
Posted a response to "Ionian tuning question":
"Lisa, that's the very secret of success in dulcimer-building! Spend lots on tools, equipment and lumber, and you'll get a guaranteed meager return! It's..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Kentucky Flood and Dulcimer History":
Posted a response to "Kentucky Flood and Dulcimer History":
"This is horrifying news! Several states are dealing with floods right now. Hindman, home of the James E. Thomas dulcimer, has been especially hard-hit...."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Finding a tuning Peg":
Posted a response to "Finding a tuning Peg":
"Jim, I have an old John Maxwell dulcimer that was missing a peg when I bought it. I fashioned a new one of maple that looked similar to the original. His..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wanted: Solid Body Electric Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Wanted: Solid Body Electric Dulcimer":
"Yes, I've made some solid-bodied electrics, modeled after the Fender Telecaster guitar. Something different in the dulcimer world. I don't have any now,..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Wire cutter recommendations for dulcimer strings":
Posted a response to "Wire cutter recommendations for dulcimer strings":
"You can use just about any wire cutters with steel strings. Harbor Freight Tools sells them, as do dollar stores, admittedly not the best quality, but..."
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 5 months 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
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!!!
