John C. Knopf

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Location: Westland, MI
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John C. Knopf
@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
@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
@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
@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
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 18
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
@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
@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
@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
@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
@john-c-knopf • 2 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."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 6
Posted a new Comment on @bridgette-downer:
"Bridgette, I have a McSpadden kit-built dulcimer on eBay now, and it's at just $197.50 or so at this time.  Just another possible option for you. Look up:..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Fly high, Dolly Parton ":
"She was a truly UNIQUE woman, full of extraordinary talent, drive and love.  And she played dulcimers!"
 
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