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@john-c-knopf
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Beth, have you contacted Robin Clark there in Wales? He's quite the knowledgeable dulcimist."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Geoffrey R. Johnson Dulcimer? ":
Posted a response to "Geoffrey R. Johnson Dulcimer? ":
"I have not heard of Mr Johnson, but I would go by the VSL (distance between the inside of nut and inside of bridge) to make a determination, at least to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "If you could have just one dulcimer...":
Posted a response to "If you could have just one dulcimer...":
"It's t'other way around, Ken! VA at the top, KY at the bottom. That Ed Thomas sure is a beauty!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on History of Women Players:
Posted a new Comment on History of Women Players:
"I for one knew a female trombone player in high school. Her name was (and presumably still is) Joanne, and she could play that thing! We both played the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Dulcimer books and/or good books for beginners?:
Posted a new Comment on Favorite Dulcimer books and/or good books for beginners?:
"That book is a favorite of mine! Such interesting stories about folks worldwide who enjoy building and playing dulcimers."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
Posted a response to "Crack in the soundboard, by the sound hole":
"Marg, as a builder I am aware of such things. If I make a dulcimer with intricate soundholes, I'll glue some tiny wood pieces under overhangs, at right..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimers I have built:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimers I have built:
"Very nice work, Alan! You've built some beautiful instruments.
BTW, has it been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon, Minnesota?"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @lynn-peachey:
Posted a new Comment on @lynn-peachey:
"Lynn, owning four dulcimers is.... a GOOD START!
My dulcimer-building buddies and I could load your house up with them, if you so chose. We call that..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Cherry Galax Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "New Cherry Galax Dulcimer":
"Thankee kindly, friends! The new owner is one of our members here. Hope she loves it!"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New Cherry Galax Dulcimer":
Created a new forum topic "New Cherry Galax Dulcimer":
"This is a new Galax dulcimer I finished yesterday. It's mostly cherry, with a spruce top and mahogany "inner back". It's made like Raymond Melton of..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Vintage dulcimer information sought ":
Posted a response to "Vintage dulcimer information sought ":
"That would work out to just about $95 in the US! Talk about CHEAP! You got a great value there, Art! And an interesting piece of musical folk art. I'm..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
"Here are 2 photos. Not very good quality, but you can see what I mean."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
Posted a response to "Birdseye Maple":
"I once made an hourglass dulcimer completely out of birdseye maple. It looked wonderful, was somewhat heavy, had an OK tone. The wood behaved like plain..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Finger Board Replacement:
Posted a new Comment on Finger Board Replacement:
"Removing and successfully replacing a dulcimer fretboard can be very tricky. There are several items that have to be "just right" or you will still have..."
Latest Group Discussions
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Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore
I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer. The...
@John C. Knopf 2 years 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 2 years ago - Comments: 2
Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 5 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 11 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 11
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 3
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 10
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 0
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 0
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 4
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 10
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllNew Cherry Galax Dulcimer
Posted: Friday March 8 2024, 7:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
McSpadden Sweet Song dulcimer with custom...
Posted: Thursday November 9 2023, 8:20 AM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Poplar J. E. Thomas replica dulcimer for...
Posted: Wednesday September 6 2023, 5:51 PM
By: @Jill Geary
By: @Jill Geary
New 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
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!
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!!!
