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@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jean Ritchie and her ballad repertoire":
Posted a response to "Jean Ritchie and her ballad repertoire":
"Alex, I think it was for family continuity and for entertainment in a time where computers, TVs and to some extent radio was non-existent. Folks had to have..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
"That's just what I was thinking! One of those aggravating "OOPS!" situations that happen to a builder from time to time. The solution is to play it up..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
Posted a response to "I need BASIC dulcimer help - Complete novice":
"JD, one of our members here, Ken Hulme, wrote a very helpful lesson on just such a situation.
It's called "I Just Got A Dulcimer. Now What?" He will no..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":
"$300 sounds like a good, solid value to me. It's a beauty!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":
"Look up "Mark Blair Dulcimers" on Facebook. There is a page there of photos of Mark's work. He passed away several years ago according to the posts there."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Value":
"Vicrich, you have a beautiful dulcimer there!
I don't recognize it right off, either, but it seems to be well-designed and assembled by somebody. The..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Ash and Chechen mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Ash and Chechen mountain dulcimer:
"Gerry, that's a beautiful instrument! You do great work."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "radius fret-board.":
Posted a response to "radius fret-board.":
"That's the only type of dulcimer I can think of that would need one of those -- a bowed dulcimer."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
Posted a response to "Black Thomas replication":
"Not to mention a table saw, bandsaw, jointer/planer, drill press, belt/disc sander, etc., etc... And electricity, of course."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Value of a Mize Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Value of a Mize Dulcimer":
"$500 seems reasonable for a Mize. Bob was a master craftsman of dulcimers, so if it's in great shape, then that seems like a fair price to me."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Those prices seem fair. McSpadden does excellent quality work, and their dulcimers hold their value pretty well. I've owned a couple of all-walnut..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"What a wonderful time to celebrate the long (and bumpy) history of a truly magical place! The music and speeches were inspiring. I wish I could have been..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Hi, Alex! Welcome to our happy little group of dulcimer fans. Detroit weather now is overcast and pleasantly cool. With occasional sprinkles.
So, to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Good going! We're happy that you got a nice dulcimer at a nice price. To me it sounds like you bought a McSpadden dulcimer kit that was assembled by Bob..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"My friend Richard has given you some solid advice. Check the tuning pegs as well, for smooth turning. And listen for any buzzing sounds as you play it...."
Latest Group Discussions
AllSpruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore
I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer. The...
@John C. Knopf 3 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 3 years ago - Comments: 2
Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 6 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 12 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 11
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 3
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 10
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 0
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 0
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 4
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 11 years ago - Comments: 10
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AllTennessee music box just finished
Posted: Thursday September 12 2024, 3:10 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore
Posted: Sunday July 7 2024, 5:21 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
New Knopf Dulcimers website!
Posted: Tuesday May 21 2024, 7:17 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
New Cherry Galax Dulcimer
Posted: Friday March 8 2024, 7:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
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
11/15/24 03:50:36PM @strumelia:
John, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD.
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!!!