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@john-c-knopf • 5 hours ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:

"Can we see some photos? It sounds like it could be done, to me, but I'd need to see photos. Have you heard of Wittner pegs? They look like ebony but are..."

@john-c-knopf • 7 hours ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :

"Beautiful workmanship and sound! So nice."

@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":

"The dulcimer in the video is NOT a Troublesome Creek dulcimer. It has a guitar-style head, whereas the Troublesome Creek dulcimers have the short scroll..."

@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":

"I'm sure you'll do FINE, Jer! It's not like rocket surgery or anything..."

@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":

"All of these strings may be old or rusty. If they aren't new, consider replacing them with the same types."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:

"Bridgette, I have a McSpadden kit-built dulcimer on eBay now, and it's at just $197.50 or so at this time. Just another possible option for you. Look up:..."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fly high, Dolly Parton ":

"She was a truly UNIQUE woman, full of extraordinary talent, drive and love. And she played dulcimers!"

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"And that shape is "a little sexier" than the other ones! Ooh-la-la!"

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Wally, I don't know about Prichard's sales methods, but I haven't heard of him using a push-cart like Ed Thomas did. I thought Prichard used "sales reps"..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Tony, I use two .012" plain steel strings and one .022" wound steel string on my Thomas models. The tuning is either CGG or DAA, and used only for..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"I can build you an Uncle Ed Thomas dulcimer to order anytime you'd like. Walnut or painted poplar."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet? "

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":

"Tony, that is what I specialize in! I make reproductions of several types of historic dulcimores from over 100 years ago. You can see my website for info..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":

"The problem is indeed fixable, if not by you, then by an instrument repair technician. I would recommend removing this bridge, and replacing it with a new..."