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@john-c-knopf
• 4 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "My Husband Has Become Interested...":
Posted a response to "My Husband Has Become Interested...":
"Richard Stolze was an employee at McSpadden/The Dulcimer Shoppe for many years. It should be a high-quality dulcimer."
@john-c-knopf
• 6 days ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Poplar Tennessee music box:
Posted a new Comment on Poplar Tennessee music box:
"Irene, the TMBs I've seen all have four equidistant strings. The handle on the side wasn't standard, nor were the full-width frets, or the 6-1/2 fret. But..."
@john-c-knopf
• one week ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!":
Posted a response to "Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!":
"This electric dulcimer has been sold."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Welcome to the group, Rain Dog! This is a great resource for dulcimer new-bies. Ask a lot of questions if you like. One of us (at least) should be able to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Number 88 :
Posted a new Comment on Number 88 :
"You've done a wonderful job, Bob! So pretty."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "":
Posted a response to "":
"Phroedrick, you can look on eBay or Amazon for them, available in several wood species. I've seen ebony, rosewood, maple and others. Any local violin..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Current build:
Posted a new Comment on Current build:
"Very beautiful, Ken! Hope it turns out fine. I'm sure it will."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Christmas Gift:
Posted a new Comment on Christmas Gift:
"Easy! The scale starts in the middle, then goes both ways."
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Christmas Gift:
Posted a new Comment on Christmas Gift:
"Banjimer:
Now, the dulcimer historians among us can begin debating her intended scale and where it begins.
"
@john-c-knopf
• 4 weeks ago
• comments: 5
Posted a new Comment on What Thickness do you use for the Top & Bottom boards?:
Posted a new Comment on What Thickness do you use for the Top & Bottom boards?:
"Tim, the thicknesses you've used are perfect as they are. I use 1/8" thickness a lot, sometimes less if I'm making a Thomas reproduction hourglass. Three..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...":
Posted a response to "You know your dulcimer has a hold on you when...":
"That's right! You know, table saws are bad for damaging your fingers or hands. The tips of my thumb and forefinger on my right hand went through "an..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!":
Posted a response to "Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!":
"This beauty is still for sale to some fortunate buyer! And I'm sorry I got the last date wrong... it's through Saturday the SEVENTH of December. Also known..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar 2019 - Open the 1st door!:
Posted a new Comment on Musical Advent Calendar 2019 - Open the 1st door!:
"Thank you, Ariane, for this lovely Advent calendar idea."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!":
Created a new forum topic "Black Friday Dulcimaster Sale!":
"Handmade cherry 3-pickup solid-body electric dulcimer. Regular price is $895, now just $760, plus shipping
(that’s over 15% off)! Sale through Saturday Dec...."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thanksgiving Menu":
Posted a response to "Thanksgiving Menu":
"John C. Knopf:
I'm not sure what we're having, but I asked Grandpa what he'll be having, and he said: "We're havin' fried chicken, so crisp and hot, with..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Thanksgiving Menu":
Posted a response to "Thanksgiving Menu":
"I'm not sure what we're having, but I asked Grandpa what he'll be having, and he said:"We're havin' fried chicken, so crisp and hot, with taters and gravy--..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"No, Wally, that was a one-off model! Still for sale, though...
And you're welcome."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
Posted a new Comment on Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY):
"Don't forget I will be building a traditional dulcimore to be given away at this event!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Irene's photos:
Posted a new Comment on Irene's photos:
"You do wonderful work, Irene! "
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Is attending an Event:
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
Berea Traditional Dulcimore Gathering -(KY)
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Walnut Thomas with a Possum Board:
Posted a new Comment on Walnut Thomas with a Possum Board:
"Steven Berger:
The luck of the Irish! Beautiful dulcimore and possum board, John...bet it sounds great, too! What did you name this one?
Steve, this..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Have you met other FOTMD's in real life and become friends?":
Posted a response to "Have you met other FOTMD's in real life and become friends?":
"I've met many WONDERFUL folks from FOTMD in Berea, KY or in Hindman, KY the past few years. (I can't remember any of them as being awful or unfriendly!) I..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 10
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dusty-turtle: The Boys of Wexford
Liked a soundcloud item created by @dusty-turtle: The Boys of Wexford
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Night of the Living Dulcimers:
Posted a new Comment on Night of the Living Dulcimers:
"John Shaw's electric dulcimer looks very familiar to me! He did a great job of playing it, and the playing of the others was excellent as well."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 1
Liked a youtube item created by @grahame-hood: Night of the Living Dulcimers
Liked a youtube item created by @grahame-hood: Night of the Living Dulcimers
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum Board":
Posted a response to "Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum Board":
"Thank you so much, friends! I had a wonderful day. Even squeezed in a great prime rib lunch in Ann Arbor!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum Board":
Created a new forum topic "Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum Board":
"Here is what's happening in the shop on my birthday. Found the time to make some sawdust today!"
Latest Group Discussions
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Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here
Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf last year - Comments: 11
"Glory" in all her glory
Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 10
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 11
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 11
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 8
On the Workbench
My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 3 years ago - Comments: 0
Another cherry and maple solid-body electric
My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 3
All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass
Here is my latest dulcimer, finished just minutes ago. Its name is...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 10
New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass
Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 4
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 0
First Singleton build
Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 years ago - Comments: 13
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 6 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 6 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 6 years ago - Comments: 15
Electric Hybrid TMB
I just finished a hybrid Tennessee music box for one of our members...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 16
"Heritage" is finished!
I just finished building my all-wormy-chestnut dulcimer, and have named...
@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 10
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllBlack Friday Dulcimaster Sale!
Posted: Thursday January 16 2020, 4:40 PM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Sneak peek at a walnut Thomas with Possum...
Posted: Sunday November 3 2019, 7:19 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
Do not adjust your set!
Posted: Sunday September 22 2019, 3:26 AM
By: @Steven Berger
By: @Steven Berger
Walnut Thomas with possum board
Posted: Tuesday September 10 2019, 1:18 PM
By: @Strumelia
By: @Strumelia
"Angel" Will Singleton Replica
Posted: Wednesday May 22 2019, 10:21 PM
By: @IRENE
By: @IRENE
Tiny mahogany dulcimer thingy just made
Posted: Sunday March 24 2019, 3:39 PM
By: @Ken Longfield
By: @Ken Longfield
Richard and Denise Wilson Dulcimer on...
Posted: Wednesday October 10 2018, 9:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
chatroom sidebar - adjusting the chat pane...
Posted: Monday October 1 2018, 10:36 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
John Tignor dulcimer rework
Posted: Friday March 30 2018, 9:25 PM
By: @John C. Knopf
By: @John C. Knopf
Dennis Dorogi
Posted: Friday May 19 2017, 6:33 AM
By: @Robin Thompson
By: @Robin Thompson
Jeopardy! Contestant Likes The Dulcimer
Posted: Saturday September 17 2016, 1:25 PM
By: @hugssandi
By: @hugssandi
Your story about rescuing damaged dulcimers
Posted: Friday September 26 2014, 3:28 PM
By: @John Henry
By: @John Henry
Comments
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!!!
