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@john-c-knopf
• 9 hours ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Wooden Tuning Pegs - Grrrrrrr:
Posted a new Comment on Wooden Tuning Pegs - Grrrrrrr:
"You could check out Stew-Mac Item #0175 --Grover dulcimer pegs, 15% off at just $25.91. You just need 11/64" diameter straight holes in a peghead wall..."
@john-c-knopf
• 17 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fellenbaum dulcimers":
Posted a response to "Fellenbaum dulcimers":
"I've met Tom Fellenbaum several times over the years, and I know that he build excellent instruments. I bought one of his bowed psalteries years ago, and it..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Creating a triangular mountain dulcimer -seeking help:
Posted a new Comment on Creating a triangular mountain dulcimer -seeking help:
"G'Day, John! I have made several "authentic' Tennessee music boxes (one of which is now on sale here), and they're not too difficult to make, compared to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Can anyone identify this maker?":
Posted a response to "Can anyone identify this maker?":
"Ron, it could have been built by a home hobbyist, not a renowned maker. That seems more likely than a builder who is known by the dulcimer community. The..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":
"My end-of-year sale is now through December 31, 2021 -- 10% off this music box (from $350 down to $315), and 10% off the cherry Amburgey hourglass dulcimer..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
"In case you haven't seen my website or other newer posts of mine, I'm running an end-of-year sale on my remaining dulcimers. This cherry Amburgey replica is..."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Have a very happy and meaningful Thanksgiving Day everyone! Time to count our blessings."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on John C. Knopf:
Posted a new Comment on John C. Knopf:
"CJ, we can discuss it if you email me from my website. Just click on my ad further down the page."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Trying to identify this dulcimer.":
Posted a response to "Trying to identify this dulcimer.":
"The head design looks way off for an Amburgey. Jethro always marked his, as far as I know. It appears more "modern" than Jethro's work. And the fiddle..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on PERSIMMON lumber:
Posted a new Comment on PERSIMMON lumber:
"Dale, you are a fortunate man! Have fun with that beautiful lumber. I once saw a dulcimer built of persimmon, and it was striking."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice on fret markers:
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice on fret markers:
"Don, what do you mean by grooved hitch pins? Why do you need them on these?"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice on fret markers:
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice on fret markers:
"Hooray!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice.:
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice.:
"Don, you do exquisite work! I started building just before you did (1974), in the "dark ages" before all of the modern designs and practices. Like Ken, I..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on New Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Dulcimer:
"You're quite welcome, friend! If you can't find what you want in the Isles, there's always a custom-built option from a few luthiers here in the States. I..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
"This lovely cherry dulcimore of Jethro Amburgey's design is still looking for a loving home."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":
"This music box still needs a good home! Any dulcimore historian/collectors out there?"
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on New Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on New Dulcimer:
"Sir, you would LOVE a traditional-style mountain dulcimer (called a "dulcimore" by some of us), even though chording would be difficult or impossible. The..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New poplar Tennessee music box":
Created a new forum topic "New poplar Tennessee music box":
"This critter is called a "Tennessee music box". It's a primitive type of dulcimer made in the 1890's in south-central Tennessee. It's much heavier than a..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jaromin dulcimer kit from Annalisa's Crafts":
Posted a response to "Jaromin dulcimer kit from Annalisa's Crafts":
"Wally's probably right about the body length being determined by the plywood sheet size. The same issue crops up when building Tennessee music boxes-- the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
"Thanks Richard, Lisa and Robin! BTW, I noticed that my camera likes to distort things somewhat! But the head IS tilted a little to the right. Oh, well..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
Created a new forum topic "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":
"Here is a solid cherry dulcimore I built in the Jethro Amburgey pattern. The main difference is there are no fiddle edges. But there are also no cracks in..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String Sources, gauges, types":
Posted a response to "String Sources, gauges, types":
"Art, you can use loop-end strings on anything. Ball-end strings are hard to use on some dulcimers, but you could always break the ball out with heavy..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Nathan Hicks Dulcimer almost finished:
Posted a new Comment on Nathan Hicks Dulcimer almost finished:
"Thanks very much, Steve!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Leveling a Fretboard:
Posted a new Comment on Leveling a Fretboard:
"I agree with what Ken said. Sounds like a good plan, though some pretty wood is wasted."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "String Sources, gauges, types":
Posted a response to "String Sources, gauges, types":
"You could shop at www.juststrings.com for some great prices and quantities!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players:
Posted a new Comment on OLD STYLE Drone & Noter players:
"Can we see some pix, Bill? Congratulations on the successful completion of your project!
The sound difference is pretty exciting, isn't it?"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Geoff Black:
Posted a new Comment on Geoff Black:
"I just finished an all-cherry Amburgey reproduction, though it has no fiddle edges, thanks to a miscalculation during the building process!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Geoff Black:
Posted a new Comment on Geoff Black:
"Nice, Geoff! Is it walnut or cherry?"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Solid Body Bass Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Solid Body Bass Dulcimer:
"That's a beautiful instrument. The craftsmanship is wonderful. Great job!"
Latest Group Discussions
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Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 2 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 8 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 11
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 3
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 10
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 0
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 0
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 4
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 7 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 7 years ago - Comments: 13
I need some advice re: shellac drips
I'm hand-brushing shellac (premixed, from a can) onto my new walnut...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 14
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllNew poplar Tennessee music box
Posted: Monday November 29 2021, 8:14 AM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale
Posted: Saturday November 27 2021, 9:15 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!!!
