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@john-c-knopf • 17 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer effects ":

"You're very welcome! Sam tested one of my creations and give valuable feedback on performance and suggestions on how to improve my design."

@john-c-knopf • yesterday • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer effects ":

"You should contact Sam Edelston, a member here. He plays electric dulcimers of all kinds, and has a large set-up of effects."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"The hardware stores and car parts stores sell graphite dust "dry lube" in little plastic tubes."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:

"You could try a dab of 3-In-1 oil at the top and bottom supports that wrap around the shafts of the pegs."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":

"A very soothing, pleasant sound to my ears. Don't know the words, but it's nice nevertheless!"

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Changing from pegs to machine tuners":

"John (good name), you have many options from which to choose. The most popular option with my customers is to replace the wooden tuners with either..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":

"I agree completely with Ken. When I build a modern dulcimer, I tend to use spray semi-gloss clear lacquer such as Deft. It's fast-drying, smooth-coating, and..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Troublesome Creek on PBS":

"What an excellent update on the work going on in Hindman! Now folks everywhere can see what's really happening in the factory with these workers in..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on A newbie seeking guidance on dulcimer finishing:

"Mike, you do NOT need to put any finish on the inside of the instrument. As far as putting finish on the playing surface of the fretboard, some like to put..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":

"Take a look!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Iohannes Amos Comenius hymnbook :

"Very nice, Ondrej! Thank you."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP John Huron":

"This is indeed sad news. I visited John at his home many years ago when I started building Thomas dulcimores. He showed me his shop and his drawings of the..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Movies With Mountain Dulcimer or Appalachian Folk Vibes?":

"Fess Parker played a dulcimer in one of his old TV series, either "Daniel Boone" or "Davy Crockett". John Boy Walton played one in "The Waltons", too. Jim..."

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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

Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box

@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 7

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

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 12

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

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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

@John C. Knopf
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New Knopf Dulcimers website!

Posted: Tuesday March 31 2026, 1:10 AM
By: @Jill Geary

Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore

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

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

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01/08/25 09:36:40PM @sal-monella:

Thank you John!

11/15/24 03:50:36PM @strumelia:

John, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD. clapper

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

Thanks for your advice, John

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

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

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

Love your profile pic dulcimer~it's amazing!

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

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

01/30/15 05:00:24PM @cynthia-wigington:
and I thought I accepted it! Thanks.

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!!!