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@john-c-knopf
• 16 hours ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"Yes, the manufacturers offer different sizes. Just select ones that are the proper size. I know of three manufacturers-- Knilling (Perfection pegs),..."
@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
Posted a response to "Change out friction pegs?":
"I have had good results using Perfection geared violin pegs by Knilling. The tuning action is very smooth for those suffering from arthritis or other hand..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How Old is This Dulcimer Kit/Stuff?":
Posted a response to "How Old is This Dulcimer Kit/Stuff?":
"The Revels Music site shows a good contrast between the different McSpadden kits. The earlier ones had what McSpadden termed a "leprechaun scroll" on the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "How Old is This Dulcimer Kit/Stuff?":
Posted a response to "How Old is This Dulcimer Kit/Stuff?":
"Nate, you have a treasure from the 1970's or so! This is a wonderful McSpadden/The Dulcimer Shoppe kit. If you can dis-assemble the joints carefully, and..."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 20
Posted a new Comment on What kind of staple:
Posted a new Comment on What kind of staple:
"I use .039" music wire from K&S Metal Products, sold in 36" lengths, available at some hardware stores."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Benefits of longer VSL?":
Posted a response to "Benefits of longer VSL?":
"Nate, listen to I. D. Stamper's long dulcimer for a possibility:"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Drone style playing:
Posted a new Comment on Drone style playing:
"You might try looking up old videos of the late Jean Ritchie and her gentle playing."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Strings turned iridescent?":
Posted a response to "Strings turned iridescent?":
"It sounds like what happens to new chrome car exhaust parts when first subjected to very high temperatures."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Balm in Gilead Spiritual:
Posted a new Comment on Balm in Gilead Spiritual:
"So beautiful and true, John! Thank you, brother."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Several of the members here (including me) specialize in reproducing old dulcimers. They are very different than the ones you see and hear today. Some make..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hi! Welcome to this musical crowd, ShootRJ! We've got a lot happening on this site, as you can see!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Persimmon:
Posted a new Comment on Persimmon:
"Quite beautiful graining! Great job of construction, Dale."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
"OK, sir, them's yer marchin' orders! (Just kidding)."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
"I think it would be interesting if somebody (not me) made a chart linking known, historic dulcimer-building-family members. There would be Glenns, Hicks,..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Number 5 22 Proffitt Glenn Replication:
Posted a new Comment on Number 5 22 Proffitt Glenn Replication:
"What a stunner, Dan! Lovely grain and craftsmanship."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
"I've built one of these kits and it's nice, but smaller and simpler than the McSpaddens."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
"robert schuler:
ErthLing, I built a chromatic dulcimer for a customer and was quite excited about the project because it gave me a chance to explore the..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
"You can sometimes find a McSpadden Sweet Song kit on eBay or ShopGoodwill online. If you're fortunate!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
Posted a new Comment on What are the best dulcimer kits?:
"If you can find a McSpadden "Sweet Song" dulcimer kit somewhere, I'd recommend that you buy it and put it together. The kit makes a very attractive and..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
"I've always used "mean-tone", though "mean-tempered" may be OK, too? Reminds me of a crusty old feller's disposition..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
Posted a response to "to get chromatic or not":
"Dwain, we'll welcome you to the fold of just-tempered and mean-tone dulcimer/dulcimore luthiers if and when you cross that bridge!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Prichard Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Prichard Dulcimer:
"All of the Prichard dulcimores I've seen were painted. And no two seemed to have the same pattern. He liked the "faux-woodgraining" style pretty well."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer case:
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer case:
"That is a beautiful case! Very well done, and thought-out."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Acrylic Pour Particle Board Bundt Pan Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Acrylic Pour Particle Board Bundt Pan Dulcimer:
"Interesting! But why so many frets? And is this one where you partially fill the Bundt pan with water to play?"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Help! New (old) Dulcimer w/ loose tuner knob":
Posted a response to "Help! New (old) Dulcimer w/ loose tuner knob":
"Hello, Marlie!
It seems you have a very common type of inexpensive tuner on your dulcimer. These are called friction or "Grover" pegs, and are used quite a..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Pomp and Circumstance and Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Pomp and Circumstance and Dulcimer:
"Very nice, Sam! This posting seems anachronistic, however. Maybe you're trying to hurry-up Spring in this frigid weather? Thank you for a fine..."
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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!
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. :-)
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!!!