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Location: Westland, MI
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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer effects ":
"You're very welcome!  Sam tested one of my creations and give valuable feedback on performance and suggestions on how to improve my design."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer effects ":
"You should contact Sam Edelston, a member here.  He plays electric dulcimers of all kinds, and has a large set-up of effects."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"The hardware stores and car parts stores sell graphite dust "dry lube" in little plastic tubes."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 3 weeks ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"You could try a dab of 3-In-1 oil at the top and bottom supports that wrap around the shafts of the pegs."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "An Icelandic instrument - the langspil":
"A very soothing, pleasant sound to my ears.  Don't know the words, but it's nice nevertheless!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Changing from pegs to machine tuners":
"John (good name), you have many options from which to choose.  The most popular option with my customers is to replace the wooden tuners with either..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Luthiers, Builder question on finishes":
"I agree completely with Ken. When I build a modern dulcimer, I tend to use spray semi-gloss clear lacquer such as Deft. It's fast-drying, smooth-coating, and..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Troublesome Creek on PBS":
"What an excellent update on the work going on in Hindman!  Now folks everywhere can see what's really happening in the factory with these workers in..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 1
Posted a new Comment on A newbie seeking guidance on dulcimer finishing:
"Mike, you do NOT need to put any finish on the inside of the instrument.  As far as putting finish on the playing surface of the fretboard, some like to put..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":
"Take a look!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Iohannes Amos Comenius hymnbook :
"Very nice, Ondrej!  Thank you."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "RIP John Huron":
"This is indeed sad news.  I visited John at his home many years ago when I started building Thomas dulcimores.  He showed me his shop and his drawings of the..."