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@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Martin MacKenzie 1965 Box Dulcimer:

"Susan. it's amazing what sound you can get from a cardboard dulcimer! That's a nice one you have."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":

"There are just FIVE days left to save on my dulcimer sale! The cherry Jethro Amburgey dulcimer replica, or the poplar Tennessee music box replica are now..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Latest build: Electric dulcimer with hum bucker pickup:

"Very nice job!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":

"My End-of-Year Sale now offers this music box at 15% off! A $350 value, just $298 (plus shipping). Now thru December 31 only!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":

"This dulcimer is now 15% off! So instead of $400, it's just $340 (plus shipping)-- a STEAL! Just until December 31, mind you!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Building the Celtic Strum:

"By gol, hit looks jest like a tater-bug mand'lin, fer all the worl'! Only a heckuva lot NICER! Great job!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago

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@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Wooden Tuning Pegs - Grrrrrrr:

"You could check out Stew-Mac Item #0175 --Grover dulcimer pegs, 15% off at just $25.91. You just need 11/64" diameter straight holes in a peghead wall..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fellenbaum dulcimers":

"I've met Tom Fellenbaum several times over the years, and I know that he build excellent instruments. I bought one of his bowed psalteries years ago, and it..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Creating a triangular mountain dulcimer -seeking help:

"G'Day, John! I have made several "authentic' Tennessee music boxes (one of which is now on sale here), and they're not too difficult to make, compared to..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Can anyone identify this maker?":

"Ron, it could have been built by a home hobbyist, not a renowned maker. That seems more likely than a builder who is known by the dulcimer community. The..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":

"My end-of-year sale is now through December 31, 2021 -- 10% off this music box (from $350 down to $315), and 10% off the cherry Amburgey hourglass dulcimer..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":

"In case you haven't seen my website or other newer posts of mine, I'm running an end-of-year sale on my remaining dulcimers. This cherry Amburgey replica is..."

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

"Have a very happy and meaningful Thanksgiving Day everyone! Time to count our blessings."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on John C. Knopf:

"CJ, we can discuss it if you email me from my website. Just click on my ad further down the page."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Trying to identify this dulcimer.":

"The head design looks way off for an Amburgey. Jethro always marked his, as far as I know. It appears more "modern" than Jethro's work. And the fiddle..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on PERSIMMON lumber:

"Dale, you are a fortunate man! Have fun with that beautiful lumber. I once saw a dulcimer built of persimmon, and it was striking."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice on fret markers:

"Don, what do you mean by grooved hitch pins? Why do you need them on these?"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice on fret markers:

"Hooray!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on Need some helpful advice.:

"Don, you do exquisite work! I started building just before you did (1974), in the "dark ages" before all of the modern designs and practices. Like Ken, I..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on New Dulcimer:

"You're quite welcome, friend! If you can't find what you want in the Isles, there's always a custom-built option from a few luthiers here in the States. I..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale":

"This lovely cherry dulcimore of Jethro Amburgey's design is still looking for a loving home."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New poplar Tennessee music box":

"This music box still needs a good home! Any dulcimore historian/collectors out there?"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on New Dulcimer:

"Sir, you would LOVE a traditional-style mountain dulcimer (called a "dulcimore" by some of us), even though chording would be difficult or impossible. The..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New poplar Tennessee music box":

"This critter is called a "Tennessee music box". It's a primitive type of dulcimer made in the 1890's in south-central Tennessee. It's much heavier than a..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jaromin dulcimer kit from Annalisa's Crafts":

"Wally's probably right about the body length being determined by the plywood sheet size. The same issue crops up when building Tennessee music boxes-- the..."

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Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box

@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 7

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here

Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 3 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 9 years ago - Comments: 38

Melton Galax just finished!

Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 10

Just finished-- another Thomas!

Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 11

Another cherry and maple solid-body electric

My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 3

"Glory" in all her glory

Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 10

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill

There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 0

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 8

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 0

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 12

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass

Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 10

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass

Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 4

First Singleton build

Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 years ago - Comments: 12

Here's a Delight!

I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10

"Middletown dulcimer" sneak preview!

This is what I'm working on now in my shop. If you look at Anne Grimes'...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 13

I need some advice re: shellac drips

I'm hand-brushing shellac (premixed, from a can) onto my new walnut...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 14

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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

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New poplar Tennessee music box

Posted: Monday December 27 2021, 11:20 AM
By: @John C. Knopf

New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale

Posted: Wednesday December 15 2021, 7:20 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

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

A Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica

Posted: Sunday July 26 2020, 10:15 AM
By: @Susie

"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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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!

06/05/15 07:48:18AM @timothy-p-teefey:

Justlooking at your photos,that's quitea collection of dulcimers you'vegot there!

06/05/15 07:44:38AM @timothy-p-teefey:

Thankyou for the kind words. Guess I'm kind of an old world kind of guy. :-)

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!!!