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@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "It Came today.":
Posted a response to "It Came today.":
"Wonderful! Wonderful! It all worked out!
McSpadden makes a lovely dulcimer. If you like, you can replace those tuners with the same thing, or something..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Buying a used McSpadden questions":
Posted a response to "Buying a used McSpadden questions":
"Looks like you found a winner, Nathina!"
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize the Luthier who uses this symbol":
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize the Luthier who uses this symbol":
"Just call or email McSpadden Instruments. They'll be able to tell you."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize the Luthier who uses this symbol":
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize the Luthier who uses this symbol":
"That logo is woodburned into the fretboard. I have one just like it."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize the Luthier who uses this symbol":
Posted a response to "Does anyone recognize the Luthier who uses this symbol":
"Hello, Nathina!
That symbol is the logo of McSpadden Instruments (also known as The Dulcimer Shoppe) of Mountain View, Arkansas."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on Protecting the interior of a dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Protecting the interior of a dulcimer:
"Nate, it isn't common for builders to finish the interior of their dulcimers. I never have, but somebody else might. It isn't really needed on folk..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Wayfaring Stranger:
Posted a new Comment on Wayfaring Stranger:
"This sounds so sad! The instruments are crying out to us. Great playing, Kevin! So emotional."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 13
Posted a new Comment on Thanks To God For My Redeemer:
Posted a new Comment on Thanks To God For My Redeemer:
"Thank you, Gordon! A lovely hymn tune with meaningful words.
In my family tradition, Mom and Dad would sing a duet of this a capella on our American..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
"Tailpins made of nails aren't a problem with loop-end strings. When I started with dulcimers in the mid-70s, all of the strings were loop-end, sometimes..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Created a new forum topic "Updated website for Knopf Dulcimers":
Created a new forum topic "Updated website for Knopf Dulcimers":
"I've just updated my website , announcing a small price increase regarding my dulcimer-building for 2021."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
"OK, so not around the corner from my shop!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
Posted a response to "Dulcimer repair question":
"Ken's right-- it would be best to see a photo or two. The fix shouldn't be that difficult, based on what you've said.
Are you by any chance in Wayne County,..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Wide World of MD Variety, Ch 4: Sound Holes! Pg A:
Posted a new Comment on Wide World of MD Variety, Ch 4: Sound Holes! Pg A:
"Spell-check doesn't like the word "soundholes", I can tell you THAT."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on My first Mountain Dulcimer.:
Posted a new Comment on My first Mountain Dulcimer.:
"Jordan, this is incredibly beautiful! Very good workmanship."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Cherry and spruce Galax dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Cherry and spruce Galax dulcimore:
"I'm so glad that you ladies like it!
It's a Raymond Melton design, the builder and player who Phyllis Gaskins learned so much from. I like this design..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Cherry and spruce Galax dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Cherry and spruce Galax dulcimore:
"Thanks, Lisa! These guys are intimidating to build."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Cherry and spruce Galax dulcimore:
Posted a new Comment on Cherry and spruce Galax dulcimore:
"Thanks, Richard and Ken! They're not for the faint of heart to build!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Mystery Dulcimer:
Posted a new Comment on Mystery Dulcimer:
"I agree with (the other) John. Looks Korean and inexpensive despite the binding. The wood is likely stained a darker color."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on "BOYS OF WEXFORD" - Hummel & Bowed Psaltery:
Posted a new Comment on "BOYS OF WEXFORD" - Hummel & Bowed Psaltery:
"A fine job! A fine job! Beauteous!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on Making wood tuning pegs:
Posted a new Comment on Making wood tuning pegs:
"Ken, I'd say use ever-what you want. I don't think the sound would be affected at all."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Want to get a fretting printout for a 24" VSL":
Posted a response to "Want to get a fretting printout for a 24" VSL":
"Patty, have him go to StewMac.com, and on the home page, at the bottom, there is a link to a Fret Calculator (free). Have him click on that, and it will..."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Magnetic pickup vs Piezo vs Mic pointed at dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Magnetic pickup vs Piezo vs Mic pointed at dulcimer":
"Something useful might be found on the CBGitty website. They have 3- and 4-pole pickups and flat humbuckers as well."
@john-c-knopf
• 3 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Loaner Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Loaner Dulcimer":
"Looks like a good place for you to start!"
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
Something Big Going On In Michigan...
There's something big going on in my workshop. It's been going on for...
@John C. Knopf 7 years ago - Comments: 38
Melton Galax just finished!
Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 10
Just finished-- another Thomas!
Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 2 years ago - Comments: 11
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
"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
Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill
There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 5 years ago - Comments: 0
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
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
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: 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 6 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 6 years ago - Comments: 12
Here's a Delight!
I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 6 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 6 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 6 years ago - Comments: 14
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Latest Forum Discussions
AllUpdated website for Knopf Dulcimers
Posted: Thursday October 8 2020, 7:02 AM
By: @Ken Hulme
By: @Ken Hulme
A Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica
Posted: Sunday July 26 2020, 10:15 AM
By: @Susie
By: @Susie
"Generations": Will Singleton replica...
Posted: Friday March 27 2020, 10:31 AM
By: @dulcinina
By: @dulcinina
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
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!!!
