John C. Knopf

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Location: Westland, MI
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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 16 hours ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • yesterday • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 3 days ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 20
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Benefits of longer VSL?":
"Nate, listen to I. D. Stamper's long dulcimer for a possibility:"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 5
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
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Balm in Gilead Spiritual:
"So beautiful and true, John!  Thank you, brother."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on Persimmon:
"Quite beautiful graining!  Great job of construction, Dale."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Stanley Hicks / David Love dulcimer":
"OK, sir, them's yer marchin' orders!  (Just kidding)."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Number 5 22 Proffitt Glenn Replication:
"What a stunner, Dan!  Lovely grain and craftsmanship."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 18
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 18
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 18
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 3
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
@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on Dulcimer case:
"That is a beautiful case!  Very well done, and thought-out."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 2
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
@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 0
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
@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 8
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..."

Latest Group Discussions

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John C. Knopf

Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore


I just completed this Melton-style Galax dulcimore/dulcimer.  The...
@John C. Knopf 4 months ago - Comments: 5
John C. Knopf

A "Little Guy" dulcimer


Here's a prototype of my "Little Guy" dulcimer, with a 22" VSL and DAA...
@John C. Knopf 11 months ago - Comments: 2
John C. Knopf

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here


Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 11
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

Just finished-- another Thomas!


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

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
John C. Knopf

"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
John C. Knopf

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill


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

On the Workbench


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

On the Workbench


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

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass


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

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass


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

First Singleton build


Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 6
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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
John C. Knopf

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

John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13


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

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Latest Forum Discussions

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A Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica

Posted: Tuesday June 14 2022, 9:03 AM
By: @Steven Berger

New poplar Tennessee music box

Posted: Monday December 27 2021, 11:20 AM
By: @John C. Knopf

New cherry Jethro Amburgey replica for sale

Posted: Wednesday December 15 2021, 7:20 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

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

Comments

Robin Thompson
05/11/19 01:00:29PM @robin-thompson:

I'll keep my eye out for photos of the Singleton with a cherry heart! 


hugssandi
08/07/16 10:44:53PM @hugssandi:

Love your profile pic dulcimer~it's amazing!


Strumelia
11/22/15 11:26:08AM @strumelia:

John, please let me know whether you got my email reply.  Thanks!


Timothy P Teefey
06/05/15 07:48:18AM @timothy-p-teefey:

Justlooking at your photos,that's quitea collection of dulcimers you'vegot there!


Timothy P Teefey
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. :-)


Cynthia Wigington
01/30/15 05:00:24PM @cynthia-wigington:
and I thought I accepted it! Thanks.
Patty from Virginia
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 penniesGrin.gif Thanks John!!!Smile.gif