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@john-c-knopf • 7 hours ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"Hooray!"

@john-c-knopf • 14 hours ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @royb:

"A beautiful Mize dulcimer! Did you check inside the soundholes for a label, possibly with a number on it? Such a beauty."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Your Best, or Worst, Dulcimer Quick Fixes and DIYs":

"Bob, one of my dulcimer repairs is documented on this site. Look up "John Tignor Dulcimer Rework" on page 8 of the "Forums" archive here. I don't know how to..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bob Thomason":

"Congratulations, Nattyice! Those auction sites can be wonderful."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"That would be me also, guys!"

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Tuning/playing in C ?":

"May I concur with the illustrious gentlemen preceding me here: my historic reproduction dulcimores really like Jean Ritchie's traditional CGG. It's how I..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "For Jean Ritchie fans":

"Thanks much, Ken! It's quite informative and wonderful."

@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on My dulcimer life:

"Hi John! Thank you very much! LOL! It's funny how much my kitties enjoy the dulcimer 😊 Those are beautiful dulcimers, Carol! If..."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "John Huron dulcimer For Sale ":

"Yes, that's from John Huron of Noteworthy Instruments in Bristol, TN. He also taught dulcimer-building at events."

@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Curly Ash Teardrop Dulcimer":

"Compress large images into ZIP files with free online tools that work in your browser. Look it up in Google or whatever."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Healthy Living- healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, veggie gardening, etc.":

"Now slap some cheese over the whole thing, Lisa, and let it get melty and crisp around the edges!"

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"That'll never happen, Lisa."

@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Embarrassment of Mountain Dulcimers":

"Ken, would that be the official phrase describing more than a few dulcimers? An "embarrassment" of dulcimers? Seems inappropriate for a grouping of lovely..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "ISO seeking McSpadden Ginger":

"Lee Ann, somehow your message didn't arrive here. Please try knopfjc1(at)juno(dot)com"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "ISO seeking McSpadden Ginger":

"Some pics of little dulcimer I have:"

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "ISO seeking McSpadden Ginger":

"You're very welcome, Lee Ann."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "ISO seeking McSpadden Ginger":

"Lee Ann, it's not a McSpadden Ginger, but I have a little 22" VSL dulcimer that I built in 2022 available if you're interested. It's walnut with a buckeye..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Deodorizing, for lack of a better term":

"Congratulations, Aditi! You have some nice instruments there. As for deodorizing, I'd suggest exposing them to sunshine as much as possible-- wind and sun..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 21
Posted a new Comment on @john-c-knopf:

"Now that I see these photos, I'm sure those 3 machine pegs could be removed and 3 Wittner pegs substituted for them. A good local guitar (or fiddle)..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 10
Posted a new Comment on @kittiwake1:

"Can we see some photos? It sounds like it could be done, to me, but I'd need to see photos. Have you heard of Wittner pegs? They look like ebony but are..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Bob Thomason dulcimer player and maker :

"Beautiful workmanship and sound! So nice."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "The Positive Thread...":

"The dulcimer in the video is NOT a Troublesome Creek dulcimer. It has a guitar-style head, whereas the Troublesome Creek dulcimers have the short scroll..."

@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":

"I'm sure you'll do FINE, Jer! It's not like rocket surgery or anything..."

@john-c-knopf • 3 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Questions regarding two dulcimers I got from an auction":

"All of these strings may be old or rusty. If they aren't new, consider replacing them with the same types."

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Spruce and Mahogany Galax Dulcimore

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

A "Little Guy" dulcimer

Here's a prototype of my "Little Guy" dulcimer, with a 22" VSL and DAA...
@John C. Knopf 4 years ago - Comments: 2

Checkerboard Tennessee Music Box

@John C. Knopf 6 years ago - Comments: 7

Dulcimaster Number 5 Is Here

Here is my fifth (and last?) Dulcimaster electric dulcimer, which will...
@John C. Knopf 7 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 13 years ago - Comments: 38

Melton Galax just finished!

Here's the latest cherry, spruce and maple Melton Galax dulcimer from my...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10

Just finished-- another Thomas!

Just now completed another J. E. Thomas dulcimer in poplar for a...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 11

Another cherry and maple solid-body electric

My newest Dulcimaster is solid cherry and hard maple, with...
@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 3

"Glory" in all her glory

Now heading for Durango is "Glory", a Melton-style Galax dulcimer made...
@John C. Knopf 8 years ago - Comments: 10

Siegrist Dulcimer on ShopGoodwill

There's a Siegrist mechanical dulcimer being auctioned now!...
@John C. Knopf 11 years ago - Comments: 0

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 8

On the Workbench

My latest creation is nearly finished. Bird's eye maple throughout.
@John C. Knopf 9 years ago - Comments: 0

"Cat and Mouse" walnut dulcimer reproduction

@John C. Knopf 10 years ago - Comments: 12

All-Walnut Thomas Hourglass

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

New Chromatic Walnut Hourglass

Here's the latest from my shop. My first chromatic (and last?).
@John C. Knopf 11 years ago - Comments: 4

First Singleton build

Here are some peeks at my "Uncle Will" Singleton replica now underway....
@John C. Knopf 11 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 11 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 12 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 12 years ago - Comments: 12

Here's a Delight!

I finished this Thomas hourglass dulcimer replica just this afternoon,...
@John C. Knopf 12 years ago - Comments: 10

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John & "Uncle Eddie" 11/20/13

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New Knopf Dulcimers website!

Posted: Tuesday March 31 2026, 1:10 AM
By: @Jill Geary

Cherry Jethro Amburgey-style dulcimore

Posted: Sunday July 7 2024, 5:21 PM
By: @Ken Longfield

New Cherry Galax Dulcimer

Posted: Friday March 8 2024, 7:24 PM
By: @John C. Knopf

New Thomas-style dulcimer with milk-paint...

Posted: Sunday May 14 2023, 8:47 AM
By: @Ken Hulme

A Samuel F. Russell dulcimore replica

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

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

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11/12/26 07:01:59PM @john-c-knopf:

Hooray!

11/12/26 03:57:06PM @royb:

Success! Inspired by John, I looked harder. Dated, in pencil directly on the wood, 1972. Dulcimer is # 356.

11/12/26 12:56:06PM @royb:

I did check. Found what amounts to be a return address label with Mizer's name and full address, but not another one with the date and number, so far. I'll keep looking!

09/05/26 05:36:25PM @ken-longfield:

We should probably be doing this on one of the Forum pages rather than on both of your home pages. But, I agree with John. It looks like there were other pegs on there before the tuners that are on there now.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

09/05/26 04:07:11PM @john-c-knopf:

Now that I see these photos, I'm sure those 3 machine pegs could be removed and 3 Wittner pegs substituted for them. A good local guitar (or fiddle) repairperson could do the job for you, or you could seek one of us out. I think it's a good idea myself.

09/05/26 11:12:13AM @kittiwake1:

Here it is. Thanks for the suggestion of using Wittner pegs. I never heard of them, but they look like just the thing this dulcimer needs.

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08/27/26 10:06:14PM @bridgette-downer:

Nice, I'm following!!

01/08/25 09:36:40PM @sal-monella:

Thank you John!

11/15/24 03:50:36PM @strumelia:

John, thank you so much for generously becoming a Patron member of FOTMD. clapper

07/09/24 06:55:46PM @simond:

Thanks for your advice, John

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!

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!!!