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@john-c-knopf • 4 hours ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":

"Howdy, Steve! A warm welcome to you here! That's a beautiful dulcimer you have. We'll try to help and encourage you in your activity. Just let us know..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Need Some Input:

"Don, it all comes down to your personal preference. Our friend Bobby Ratliff has made at least one dulcimer of 9 different native woods. It looked and..."

@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Things to do with Prichard and his dulcimers:

"Ken's Prichard replica is beautiful, and seems very accurate to me. He recently lent it to me for documentation purposes. I was surprised to see how much..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "All-Maple Melton-Style Galax Dulcimore":

"¡Muchas gracias, amigo!¡Acabo de disfrutar de un delicioso chile relleno después de la iglesia!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "All-Maple Melton-Style Galax Dulcimore":

"A new maple Galax dulcimore, built for a lady in Vancouver, Washington."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on fret installation on older just intonation dulcimer:

"Bill, Dan's right. It's fast and easy to do. Just get some lengths of steel music wire from the hardware store (about .039" thickness), then take a pair..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on question on sound holes:

"Some of our folks consider the BACK of the dulcimer to be the actual soundboard!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Ok I have more Questions about better brands of dulcimers:

"STEEL strings, not nylon! About .012" or so for the plain strings, about .022" wound for the bass drone. Have fun!"

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Ok I have more Questions about better brands of dulcimers:

"The dulcimer you bought will blow you away. I'm not kidding. Richard made these incredible dulcimers, and his wife Denise did the incredible inlays. I..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Ok I have more Questions about better brands of dulcimers:

"There is an excellent 1988 Richard and Denise Wilson dulcimer on eBay as I write, for an excellent price! I know these makers reputation, and have played..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 22
Posted a new Comment on Ok I have more Questions about better brands of dulcimers:

"Don, you would do well to purchase a good-quality kit and put it together yourself. Anybody who works with wood can do a great job on it, and have a..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Death of John Shaw, UK mountain dulcimer giant":

"I'm so surprised at this sad news! I didn't really know John, but I corresponded with him when I built his electric dulcimer a few years ago. He seemed to..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Identification dulcimer bought in Nebraska":

"Rob, I've seen lots of different kinds of dulcimers and dulcimores, but I've never seen one like yours!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 14
Posted a new Comment on Bonaparte's Retreat:

"I entirely concur with the foregoing comments proffered by our distinguished comrades."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 23

Is attending an Event:
2021 Berea Traditional Dulcimer Gathering -- Live!

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Awarding the "giveaway dulcimore" in Berea!":

"Thanks, Robin! There's one somewhere here in my stack of poplar with your name on it (maybe?)."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New J. E. Thomas Cumberland dulcimore for sale!":

"This Thomas dulcimore has been sold."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New J. E. Thomas Cumberland dulcimore for sale!":

"Rebecca asked what scale this dulcimore is fretted in. It's in equal-temperament, not in mean-tone or just intonation."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Awarding the "giveaway dulcimore" in Berea!":

"Each year we have the Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering, one of the founding members builds a dulcimore to be given away at the gathering. Two years..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "New J. E. Thomas Cumberland dulcimore for sale!":

"This is my latest poplar Thomas replica dulcimore, which was to be awarded as a prize at the Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering last weekend. The..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on 1873 Meadors:

"I like your new avatar photo, Dan! And that "cool old 1873 piece" of Mr. Meadors that you're holding, which I also held at the Berea gathering! HISTORY..."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to ""The Story Of The Dulcimer" - First Edition for sale!":

"This book has been sold."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on Bought a mountain dulcimer at an estate sale:

"This dulcimer doesn't look all that old to me, seeing it has guitar-style fretting. The head is neatly carved with thin walls and looks delicate. It..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Come Thou Fount...:

"Amanda, this is so beautiful! We sing this hymn often in church."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "My mom’s teardrop dulcimer ":

"I have not seen such a dulcimer before. It looks homemade, maybe of oak. I'm not familiar with the "HRC" designation. It's not TOO old, because the frets..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Making a dulcimer humidity resistant?":

"Nate, you could tape some silica-gel packets to a string, so she can pull them out of a soundhole when she gets it. I've used super-glue to glue in frets,..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on This is My Father's World:

"Wonderful, Amanda! Bravo! It sounds great in your capable hands."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "2021 Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering Details":

"And I'll be packing my illustrious J. E. Thomas replica Cumberland dulcimore, which will be won by an attendee! Plus a few other things of possible interest..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Ebenezer - Galax Dulcimer:

"Nicely done!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What examples do you use to explain what a dulcimer is?":

""The mountaineer 'follers (follows) pickin' it' by means of a quill"."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "What examples do you use to explain what a dulcimer is?":

"The Spanish word for "dulcimer", according to the dictionary, is "dulcémele"."

@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 18
Posted a new Comment on Fret board attaching to sound board:

"Another way you could try is to drill a couple of small holes near the middle of the fretboard, and run roundhead screws through the fretboard into the top,..."

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Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box

@John C. Knopf last year - Comments: 7

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here

Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 2 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 8 years ago - Comments: 38

Melton Galax just finished!

Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 10

Just finished-- another Thomas!

Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 11

Another cherry and maple solid-body electric

My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 3

"Glory" in all her glory

Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 10

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill

There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 0

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 8

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 0

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 12

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass

Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 10

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass

Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 4

First Singleton build

Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 years ago - Comments: 12

Here's a Delight!

I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 7 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 7 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 7 years ago - Comments: 14

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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

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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

New J. E. Thomas Cumberland dulcimore for...

Posted: Friday June 11 2021, 9:53 PM
By: @Ken Hulme

"The Story Of The Dulcimer" - First...

Posted: Wednesday June 9 2021, 10:26 AM
By: @John C. Knopf

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!!!