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@john-c-knopf • 6 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Our Foundling, a work-in-progress :

"Sounds very nice, Robin! I'm glad you're both enjoying your little foundling so much."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Suggestions please for buying a first dulcimer:

"Buy a name-brand dulcimer from eBay or Goodwill online. This will keep the price down, yet give them a quality instrument to learn on. The one difficulty..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimers:

"Good job, Wally! Looks great and authentic. Have fun!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @simond:

"Simon, the shape can make some tonal difference, but the depth of the soundbox and its volume in cubic inches (centimeters?) is what makes the most..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Something Old with a new surprise":

"That's so cool, Ken! I like it! A creative use for an old case. Hope it sounds great, too, once you finish it up."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on @simond:

"It's nice to hear from you, Simon! Your dulcimer is very nice in appearance compared to many I've seen. It's good that you've been learning on it. I..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore":

"Thanks, everyone! Ken H., it's based on every scrap of information I could find about Jethro's dulcimores. Photos, written dimensions, actual eyewitness of..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel Dulcimer string angle issues":

"Mackelroy, you could use several materials for the nut. Bone, ebony, rosewood, Micarta, even brass. Tennessee luthier John Maxwell even used clear plastic,..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Travel Dulcimer string angle issues":

"It might help if the strings were wound around their posts right at the surface of the peghead, rather than around the beveled area by the holes. You would..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore":

"Just completed another Amburgey dulcimer/dulcimore for Greg here in Michigan!"

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Does anyone know of Robert(?)J Anderson:

"That chestnut back looks exactly like the chestnut back of a dulcimer I made years ago. A guy sent me a chunk of wormy chestnut flooring from a 100-year-old..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on To What Extent Do You Plan Your Builds:

"I started building by using plans made by others, then drew my own patterns and drawings. Sometimes the results I get are not quite to-plan, though."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":

"Wow! People who wrote on that page use English in some mysterious ways! I think the foreign manufacturer reverse-engineered a high-quality Waverly 5-Star..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Shifting bridge and nut":

"Those look like high-end, planetary tuners in those Roosebeck dulcimers. I'm surprised to see they're using those relatively expensive ones on their "cheap"..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about a western KY dulcimer maker/James Norris":

"Well, I'll make it a three-peat! I've never heard of that guy either, but then a lot of folks could say that about ME, too! I'm interested as well in..."

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

"John Jacob Niles was a unique (only one of its kind) individual, it seems. He liked to give "theatrical" performances with his dulcimers, interpreting a..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 26
Posted a new Comment on What is a Galax Dulcimer:

"Nate, see my website knopfdulcimers.com and look under "Galax". You'll see photos and a description. Look up Phyllis Gaskins Youtube videos, too."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "FOTMD one year anniversary on July 29th, 2010 !":

"Well, Lisa, I'd say this teenager you brought forth 15 years ago has been on his best behavior, wouldn't you?"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":

"Thank you, friends! If I can assist you in your dulcimore requirements, please let me know. I'm now starting another cherry Jethro Amburgey dulcimore,..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":

"Thank you all! I had plenty of assistance from Michael Willey, one of our members here."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":

"Finally I have a new website for my dulcimer-building work! It shows my current model range, as well as a few dulcimers ready to sell right now. Give it a..."

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

"A string buzzes if it's too loose, or if the next fret up from where you're noting is too tall. The tall fret needs to be filed down slightly so the string..."

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 2 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 2 years ago - Comments: 2

Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box

@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 7

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here

Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 5 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 11 years ago - Comments: 38

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

Just finished-- another Thomas!

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

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

"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

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill

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

On the Workbench

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

On the Workbench

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

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 12

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass

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

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass

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

First Singleton build

Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 years ago - Comments: 12

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 C. Knopf
9 years ago - Comments: 8

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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

McSpadden Sweet Song dulcimer with custom...

Posted: Thursday November 9 2023, 8:20 AM
By: @John C. Knopf

Poplar J. E. Thomas replica dulcimer for...

Posted: Wednesday September 6 2023, 5:51 PM
By: @Jill Geary

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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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!!!