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@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Jethro Amburgey audio from Appalshop:

"WONDERFUL!!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago

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@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Galax dulcimer for sale now":

"Ja ja, mein freunde! I sent a dulcimer to Hamburg several years ago. The frets on this Galax dulcimer could be replaced with guitar-style frets pretty easily."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Galax dulcimer for sale now":

"I have this beautiful mahogany, poplar and spruce Galax-style dulcimer for sale. It has Gotoh machine tuners and half-fretting (under first string only) for..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Poplar J. E. Thomas replica dulcimer for sale.":

"This Thomas dulcimore is still available!"

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Choice of Wood for Fingerboard?:

"Nate, you can just use thin superglue with those frets. Let it wick-in at the slot, then wipe off the excess. That might fix the problem for you."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Choice of Wood for Fingerboard?:

"Some of the builders on this site choose to use poplar exclusively on historic-reproduction dulcimers. I am one of them. Not only is it the correct species..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Choice of Wood for Fingerboard?:

"It seems to me that dense woods will conduct sound better than soft woods. And grip the frets tighter. But I don't know for sure."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Instruments:

"Just gorgeous."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Information on luthier Larry Wilson?":

"Sorry, the only dulcimer luthiers I've come across named "Wilson" are Richard and Denise Wilson of Manitou Beach, MI. They did phenomenal work. He built..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Luthiers Mercantile:

"You're a lucky lady, Robin! If I lived nearby, I'd hang around that place 'til they threw me out!"

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Wartz’n’All:

"Great! Congratulations, Rob! You can't get too much publicity for the dulcimore."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on What is a Galax Dulcimer:

"INDEED! My #1 peeve about building them traditional Galaxes. "Now what do I do with the cutoffs?""

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on What is a Galax Dulcimer:

"They also use up a ton of wood when you make one!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Poplar J. E. Thomas replica dulcimer for sale.":

"I have this poplar Thomas dulcimer reproduction for sale now. I built it in the winter of 2019. The price is $440 plus shipping. Remember that this is for..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Oh Lord, What A Morning:

"Lovely, Ken!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":

"I'm a cobbler gobbler! When I can find one, that is... Best is blueberry or peach, but I'll settle for whatever you've got!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Frank Bond Dulcimer":

"Yes, you're correct, you'll need those slots filled with frets. Frank didn't put any "extra" frets in on this dulcimer. If you can measure the size of the..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on How Much is my Weird Dulcimer Worth?:

"Nate, that critter is eye-catching and makes a lovely sound. You could sell it as an instrument or as folk art, which might bring a different clientele and..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Shove the Pig's Foot a Little Further into the Fire:

"Robin! Robin! It's great to hear from you again! Welcome back!"

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Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore

I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer. The...
@John C. Knopf 10 months 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 last year - Comments: 2

Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box

@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 7

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here

Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 4 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 10 years ago - Comments: 38

Melton Galax just finished!

Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10

Just finished-- another Thomas!

Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 11

Another cherry and maple solid-body electric

My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 3

"Glory" in all her glory

Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill

There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 0

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 8

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 0

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 12

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass

Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 10

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass

Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 4

First Singleton build

Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 8 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 8 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 9 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 9 years ago - Comments: 12

Here's a Delight!

I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 10

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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

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Galax dulcimer for sale now

Posted: Monday September 11 2023, 8:28 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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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!!!