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@john-c-knopf • 4 days ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Curly Burr Oak:

"That there's a right perty slab o' wood, friend! Just itchin' to be sawed-up and built with!"

@john-c-knopf • 4 days ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Double-bottomed dulcimer question:

"Bob, I hope those bulky feet don't deaden your sound too much. We'll see."

@john-c-knopf • 6 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Black Walnut Dulcimer:

"It's a little like sending away your children, isn't it? Beautiful work, my friend."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Unwanted Extra Fret:

"Take this tip for what it's worth: Heat it with a 30-watt pencil soldering iron for a few seconds, then gently push up one end of it with a sharp tool...."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":

"A good job on a beautiful dulcimer! Here's to many more!"

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Need some advise on planetary tuners.:

"You could look at what C.B.Gitty offers. They have good quality parts at low prices. I use their sealed guitar tuners and have not had any problems with..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on A Teardrop for South Carolina:

"Very nice, Bob! When do you have time to sleep?"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Other instruments (East Tennessee Cittern):

"That tailpiece looks familiar--- maybe off of a door frame, perhaps? Good work!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "looking for a new trad instrument":

"Steven Berger: Wow, Dan! That 24 carat gold and diamond dulcimer is just what I'm in the market for! The shipping charge alone would kill the deal..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "looking for a new trad instrument":

"And I (John Knopf) have a black walnut J. E. Thomas hourglass dulcimer with hand-carved pegs and homemade strings. Upside-down heart soundholes and staple..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Number 4 19 Wormy Poplar:

"You could nickname her "Freckles" if you wanted to... Such a beauty, Dan. I'm proud of you."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Nylon strung Dulcimer prototype . Basse Danse:

"Very nice and peaceful. The sound reminds me of Andres Segovia!"

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Double-bottomed dulcimer question:

"Bob: Me thinks I have gotten myself into a bit more than I had thought... Oh, yes... maybe change your mind while you still can!"

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Double-bottomed dulcimer question:

"Ken has a great method. I'll do that sometimes, or do it the other way. It should work either way. Either way, I get some wide masking tape and tightly..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Tiny Mahogany Dulcimer

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@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer and Case, ready to go home :

"Absolutely, stunningly beautiful, Bob, all the way around!"

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Tiny mahogany dulcimer thingy just made":

"Here is the outworking of some brainstorming I've had recently. You know how an idea gets in your head and won't go away peacefully? Well, this lil' guy is..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":

"So, full steam ahead! Congratulations on building your first dulcimer. You'll get lots of ideas for future ones now."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Slight bow in back of dulcimer.":

"Joolsy, You could try sanding the back flat if the bow is minor, or you could glue 3 feet on the back like they did in the old days."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Men of Harlech (a sound test):

"Lovely. "

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on "Roasted" soft curly maple for dulcimers?:

"I have not tried it, nor do I know what it is, but I know I've never tried it... What is it?"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Hummel - strumelia:

"That's an incredibly beautiful instrument, Lisa! Ben does a great job building."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Anyone heard of "Music Crafts" of California dulcimers?":

"All I found was this old listing on Reverb:https://reverb.com/item/6939411-music-crafts-mountain-music-dulcimer-4 string-vintage It probably looks like..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 12
Posted a new Comment on Is Re-Fretting Possible Without Damage?:

"When I install frets on a completed dulcimer, sometimes instead of hammering onto the fretboard and soundbox (creating a blast of air in my face from the..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Trip to the lumber yard:

"Great finds! Congratulations! I love going down to UrbanWoods in Ann Arbor, where they do the same thing. Several locally-owned sawmills cut down..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "To hollow or not to hollow that is the question?":

"Hollowing the fretboard saves weight and adds more cubic inches of soundbox, and usually yields a little more sound. All things being equal, it's a good..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer Build Workshops:

"The only ones I've heard of are those offered at the John C. Campbell School of Folk Music (in Brasstown, NC), the ones John Huron (of Bristol, TN) offered..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on "Long Tom" poplar hourglass dulcimer:

"Nope-- same size as yours, David! And much more playable."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on "Long Tom" poplar hourglass dulcimer:

"Kevin, I spaced the strings that way in order to have the melody string go over the center of the frets rather than close to the edge, to make playing..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Questions about buying a dulcimer.:

"Hi, Gwen! Welcome to the world of the dulcimer. To answer your questions: 1. The shape of the dulcimer is personal preference. A wider body would..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on My Own Favorite:

"Beauteous as always, Bob! Too pretty to play!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on @riksgewijs:

"You seem to be doing fine already with your posts. Best wishes for your playing and learning!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Buying in Europe":

"I agree with Ken. Robin Clark should be able to help you, friend."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tiny brass dulcimer.":

"The shape reminds me of the Black Mountain hourglass dulcimer-- wide and a little shortened. Pretty! "

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Things Were Going Okay.... Then This!!!:

"Jimmy, please re-read this: Dan: The sides have a slight tension to them causing the sides to try to spring in, drawing the bottom up on the ends. When you..."

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Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here

Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 3 months ago - Comments: 11

"Glory" in all her glory

Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 7 months ago - Comments: 10

Melton Galax just finished!

Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 9 months ago - Comments: 11

Just finished-- another Thomas!

Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a pastor...
@John C. Knopf last year - Comments: 11

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 8

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 0

Another cherry and maple solid-body electric

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

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 12

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass

Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 10

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass

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

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill

There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 0

First Singleton build

Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 4 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 4 years ago - Comments: 15

Making a Davis kit dulcimer playable

Well, it seems a lady nearby has a Davis dulcimer she built from a kit...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 14

What Does Your Spouse Think?

I've been wondering for some time what our luthier's lives are like at...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 13

Here's a Delight!

I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 11

"Middletown dulcimer" sneak preview!

This is what I'm working on now in my shop. If you look at Anne Grimes'...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 16

I need some advice re: shellac drips

I'm hand-brushing shellac (premixed, from a can) onto my new walnut...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 15

Electric Hybrid TMB

I just finished a hybrid Tennessee music box for one of our members...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 16

"Heritage" is finished!

I just finished building my all-wormy-chestnut dulcimer, and have named...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10

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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

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

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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

chatroom sidebar - adjusting the chat pane...

Posted: Monday October 1 2018, 10:36 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

John Tignor dulcimer rework

Posted: Friday March 30 2018, 9:25 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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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 penniesThanks John!!!