John C. Knopf

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Location: Westland, MI
Country: US

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Latest Activity

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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Galax Old Fiddlers Convention:
"Congratulations, Kendra, on your stupendous dulcimer achievements! We're proud of you."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 29
Posted a new Comment on A scheitholt with no first fret:
"This whole situation is turning us all into detectives!  I wish Sherlock Holmes were here to straighten it all out for us..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 29
Posted a new Comment on A scheitholt with no first fret:
"Yes, SteveC, I see a wire fret, right up against the nut!  Maybe the nut needs to move back?"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Belle Isle March:
"This sounds very nice, Beth!  We have a Belle Isle park in Detroit, Michigan near where I live."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "1977 Robert Mize":
"Capewavedancer, on another note, it looks to me like you have happened upon an incredible Bob Mize dulcimer!  The top looks like wormy chestnut, which is..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tennessee music box just finished":
"Wally, here's Lois' TMB with the handle attached to the player's side:"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tennessee music box just finished":
"Thanks, Wally!  I actually DID put a metal door handle on one I built for one of our members here, Lois S Keel.  She gives presentations dressed as a..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tennessee music box just finished":
"This music box is still available for purchase now.  It's a tribute to an older time in dulcimer history."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "History of mountain dulcimer":
"That's the way to prove your point, brother!  Sounds like an old Andy Griffith Show episode, don't it?"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "History of mountain dulcimer":
"Yes, old dulcimers were quiet instruments, almost always played in the home.  No big concerts back then.  They were just meant to accompany singing, like..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "History of mountain dulcimer":
"Thanks for posting this, sir!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Darlin' Corey on the Shoat Hogfiddle:
"So nice, Bobby!  Dulcimore AND tune!  Great stuff."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Wooden Tuning Pegs - Grrrrrrr:
"Right!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Wooden Tuning Pegs - Grrrrrrr:
"Cindy, it's wonderful that you have such a meaningful dulcimer!  I like a dulcimer with a story behind it. Your options would be: use the present, original..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on @chcknj:
"Are you a member here, and signed in to the site at the top right corner?"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tennessee music box just finished":
"This new solid-poplar Tennessee music box is offered for sale.  This is a replica of heavy, primitive dulcimers produced just after the Civil War in..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "String Action":
"That would be preferable in my view."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 28
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer:
"Yes, cardboard dulcimers DO sound good!  They sound amazingly like wood dulcimers costing much more.  I couldn't get over that fact the first time I played one."

Latest Group Discussions

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John C. Knopf

Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore


I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer.  The...
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 5
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here


Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 11
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

Just finished-- another Thomas!


Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 11
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

"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
John C. Knopf

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill


There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 0
John C. Knopf

On the Workbench


My latest creation is nearly finished.  Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 8
John C. Knopf

On the Workbench


My latest creation is nearly finished.  Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 0
John C. Knopf

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass


Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago.  Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10
John C. Knopf

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass


Here's the latest from my shop.  My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 4
John C. Knopf

First Singleton build


Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 6
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13


@John C. Knopf
9 years ago - Comments: 8

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Latest Forum Discussions

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Tennessee music box just finished

Posted: Thursday September 12 2024, 3:10 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore

Posted: Sunday July 7 2024, 5:21 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

New Knopf Dulcimers website!

Posted: Tuesday May 21 2024, 7:17 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

New Cherry Galax Dulcimer

Posted: Friday March 8 2024, 7:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint...

Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Hulme

A Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica

Posted: Tuesday June 14 2022, 9:03 AM
By: @Steven Berger

All-Maple Melton-Style Galax Dulcimore

Posted: Sunday July 11 2021, 2:28 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

Awarding the "giveaway dulcimore" in Berea!

Posted: Sunday June 13 2021, 9:12 PM
By: @Robin Thompson

This Tennessee Music Box is headed for...

Posted: Friday April 30 2021, 1:11 PM
By: @Strumelia

Texas-bound J. E. Thomas replica dulcimore

Posted: Saturday February 20 2021, 7:36 AM
By: @Strumelia

John Tignor dulcimer rework

Posted: Thursday December 10 2020, 10:22 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

All-walnut Thomas-style dulcimore

Posted: Thursday December 10 2020, 2:08 PM
By: @Nathina

"Generations": Will Singleton replica...

Posted: Friday March 27 2020, 10:31 AM
By: @dulcinina

Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum...

Posted: Sunday November 3 2019, 7:19 AM
By: @Susie

Do not adjust your set!

Posted: Sunday September 22 2019, 3:26 AM
By: @Steven Berger

Walnut Thomas with possum board

Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 1:18 PM
By: @Strumelia

"Angel" Will Singleton Replica

Posted: Wednesday May 22 2019, 10:21 PM
By: @IRENE

Tiny mahogany dulcimer thingy just made

Posted: Sunday March 24 2019, 3:39 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

Richard and Denise Wilson Dulcimer on...

Posted: Wednesday October 10 2018, 9:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

Dennis Dorogi

Posted: Friday May 19 2017, 6:33 AM
By: @Robin Thompson

Jeopardy! Contestant Likes The Dulcimer

Posted: Saturday September 17 2016, 1:25 PM
By: @hugssandi

Your story about rescuing damaged dulcimers

Posted: Friday September 26 2014, 3:28 PM
By: @John Henry

Comments

simond
07/09/24 06:55:46PM @simond:

Thanks for your advice, John


Robin Thompson
05/11/19 01:00:29PM @robin-thompson:

I'll keep my eye out for photos of the Singleton with a cherry heart! 


hugssandi
08/07/16 10:44:53PM @hugssandi:

Love your profile pic dulcimer~it's amazing!


Strumelia
11/22/15 11:26:08AM @strumelia:

John, please let me know whether you got my email reply.  Thanks!


Cynthia Wigington
01/30/15 05:00:24PM @cynthia-wigington:
and I thought I accepted it! Thanks.
Patty from Virginia
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 penniesGrin.gif Thanks John!!!Smile.gif