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@john-c-knopf
• yesterday
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
Posted a response to "Price estimate on old dulcimer":
"Those prices seem fair. McSpadden does excellent quality work, and their dulcimers hold their value pretty well. I've owned a couple of all-walnut..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 days ago
• comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
Posted a new Comment on Troublesome Creek Stringed Instruments dedication :
"What a wonderful time to celebrate the long (and bumpy) history of a truly magical place! The music and speeches were inspiring. I wish I could have been..."
@john-c-knopf
• 5 days ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
Posted a response to "New to the group, several questions":
"Hi, Alex! Welcome to our happy little group of dulcimer fans. Detroit weather now is overcast and pleasantly cool. With occasional sprinkles.
So, to..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"Good going! We're happy that you got a nice dulcimer at a nice price. To me it sounds like you bought a McSpadden dulcimer kit that was assembled by Bob..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 weeks ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
Posted a response to "What to Look For When Buying a Dulcimer Secondhand":
"My friend Richard has given you some solid advice. Check the tuning pegs as well, for smooth turning. And listen for any buzzing sounds as you play it...."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "storing an instrument":
Posted a response to "storing an instrument":
"Jon, I think that would be a good idea myself. That way they won't stretch out unevenly over time. Throwing some of those little dessicant packs in the..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 7
Posted a new Comment on Grimstock Dulcimerspielkreis Ludwigsburg:
Posted a new Comment on Grimstock Dulcimerspielkreis Ludwigsburg:
"Wunderbar! Die Melodie ist so schön, und deine Gruppe spielt sie gut. Vielen Dank aus Michigan!
(I don't write very much German, so I enlisted the help of..."
@john-c-knopf
• one month ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Only 10 to go till 200 members":
Posted a response to "Only 10 to go till 200 members":
"Well, John and Lisa, I've been building dulcimers for over 50 years now, and I've already made tens of dollars..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":
Posted a response to "tuning pegs":
"Planetary pegs are probably the best type of tuning peg to use on a dulcimer. They are also the most expensive, but consider how they're made: There is a..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life:
Posted a new Comment on Amazing Grace - first music I've ever played in my life:
"Terry, I wish MY first dulcimer tune sounded that good! Very nice! Congratulations!"
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":
Posted a response to "Any information about this dulcimer?":
"Very nice! One suggestion springs to mind, seeing all of that face carving: Ron Cook of Ron Cook Studios in California. Ron built many, many instruments..."
@john-c-knopf
• 2 months ago
• comments: 0
Posted a response to "six string Dulcimer":
Posted a response to "six string Dulcimer":
"Depends on if you want it to sound like a mandolin or a "real" dulcimer."