John C. Knopf
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Location: Westland, MI
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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 5 days ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on Box Dulcimore:
"Great job, Richard!  Now we'll need to hear it, if you can record it."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Does anyone remember the maker, or instrument name?":
"Sorry, I never heard of, or have I seen, such an object!  I think I would have remembered something like that!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 27
Posted a new Comment on How to lower the action on a mountain dulcimer:
"Wally wrote:  "I'm not an adherent to the micro-adjustment school of dulcimers. I deal with folk instruments. (And too often with folks who can't tell when..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Dulcimer Rescue - Paul Pyle Dulcimer with Cracked Head":
"No forum or group like that here, that I know of.  I think it's up to individuals to rescue such dulcimers."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":
"The wrench (probably 10mm or so) is to tighten the bushing thingy to the inside of the dulcimer peghead.  You'll see how to do it when you remove the..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":
"A trip to that dulcimer shop in Mountain View is a wonderful thing.  I was able to meet Lynn McSpadden there once, many years ago, and brought my McSpadden..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 4 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Bad string?":
"Yes, call the McSpadden folks about this issue, by all means.  And you could try replacing that tuning peg with what we call a "known good peg" to see if the..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month 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 month 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 months ago • comments: 27
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 • 2 months ago • comments: 27
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 • 2 months 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..."
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