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@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet? "
@john-c-knopf
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
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
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
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..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Thanks, Lisa! I'm all about traditional looks and sound here. As you know, these critters are available through my website: www.knopfdulcimers.com..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"John C. Knopf:
Thank you folks for the compliments! A buyer "might" be looking at this post even now.
If there are more fans of Uncle Will Singleton's work..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Try it again, Robin. All of this newfangled technology sometimes frustrates me!"
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"OK, here it is (I think):
"Eagle 250" Singleton dulcimore"
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Robin, I recorded a brief video this morning, but I don't yet know how to post it here. I'll keep trying."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"Thank you folks for the compliments! A buyer "might" be looking at this post even now.
If there are more fans of Uncle Will Singleton's work out there, I..."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
Posted a response to "What Are You Working On?":
"I've been working on a special dulcimer for the United States' 250th birthday. It's name is "Eagle 250" and it's a copy of Uncle Will Singleton's design..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Box Dulcimer Project":
Posted a response to "Box Dulcimer Project":
"That's a darlin', Richard! Begs to be played and enjoyed!"
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":
"Wondeful news about your husband, Lisa! I had that surgery and it was ver helpful to me too.
I'm thankful for all the reports from pleasantly-surprised..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":
"Shopdad, the wood is 3/8" plywood on top, back and sides, and laminated poplar everywhere else."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":
"Here's a better photo taken in Richmond, KY on my tour of the south."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Happy Birthday America":
Posted a response to "Happy Birthday America":
"Alexis de Tocqueville once wrote "America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great." Seems to me that..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":
Posted a response to "Sources: strings in bulk":
"I know all about 6'+ VSLs, having made "Uncle Eddie", the 8' long dulcimer! When you go THAT long, string THICKNESS becomes an issue as well! I bought the..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":
Posted a response to "How to dehumidify":
"For temporary use, one could probably throw a few "Desi-Paks" in the instrument case, such as can be seen when electronic items are first unpacked. Just a..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Psalmodikon":
Posted a response to "Psalmodikon":
""Blott En Dag!" Beautiful! Such a comprehensive overview of the psalmodikon and its construction. Thank you for this, Alex."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on 3x Gospel for DAD Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on 3x Gospel for DAD Dulcimer:
"Thank you, friend,for those hymns! "
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sad news about Wayne Seymour":
Posted a response to "Sad news about Wayne Seymour":
"What a tragedy. I never met Wayne, but have heard his name in dulcimer circles. Prayers for his wife's recovery and his family's grief."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimore:
"Great job, Richard! Now we'll need to hear it, if you can record it."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone remember the maker, or instrument name?":
Posted a response to "Does anyone remember the maker, or instrument name?":
"Sorry, I never heard of, or have I seen, such an object! I think I would have remembered something like that!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Wally wrote: "I'm not an adherent to the micro-adjustment school of dulcimers. I deal with folk instruments. (And too often with folks who can't tell when..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":
"No forum or group like that here, that I know of. I think it's up to individuals to rescue such dulcimers."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":
Posted a response to "Bad string?":
"The wrench (probably 10mm or so) is to tighten the bushing thingy to the inside of the dulcimer peghead. You'll see how to do it when you remove the..."
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 4 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 4 years ago - Comments: 2
Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 7 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 13 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 11
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 3
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 11 years ago - Comments: 0
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 0
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 11 years ago - Comments: 4
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 12 years ago - Comments: 10
Latest Photos
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllNew Knopf Dulcimers website!
Posted: Tuesday March 31 2026, 1:10 AM
By: @Jill Geary
By: @Jill Geary
Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore
Posted: Sunday July 7 2024, 5:21 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
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!!!
