John C. Knopf
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John C. Knopf

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Location: Westland, MI
Country: US

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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 days ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on What's your favorite finish ?:
"I second the vote for Ocooch Hardwoods.  They are outstanding in their product quality and service."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 11
Posted a new Comment on What's your favorite finish ?:
"I try to match the finish to the dulcimer.  Historic finishes for historic instruments.  When I build a modern dulcimer, I almost always use spray lacquer..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 6 days ago
@john-c-knopf is now following @barnjam
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 9
Posted a new Comment on Three or Four Strings, that is the question:
"I build several types of dulcimers (or dulcimores), some come with 3 strings and some with 4 strings.  The J. E. Thomas, Jethro Amburgey and Will Singleton..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 47
Posted a new Comment on Short fretboard dulcimer?:
"Jack, this is John, not Nate. I've built 150+ dulcimers and dulcimores, and I favor good ol' Titebond II for my builds.  It can be loosened with heat if..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Introduce Yourself!":
"Hello, Jack!  Welcome to the party! You could try looking up Ocooch Hardwoods for thin, very good quality wood.  They cater to laser engravers and..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":
"Have a look at my website if you need a historic reproduction of a dulcimer (or "dulcimore") made for your enjoyment.  These are noter-drone dulcimers, made..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Jean Ritchie and her ballad repertoire":
"Alex, I think it was for family continuity and for entertainment in a time where computers, TVs and to some extent radio was non-existent.  Folks had to have..."