John C. Knopf
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Location: Westland, MI
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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month 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!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"And that shape is "a little sexier" than the other ones!  Ooh-la-la!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Wally, I don't know about Prichard's sales methods, but I haven't heard of him using a push-cart like Ed Thomas did.  I thought Prichard used "sales reps"..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, I use two .012" plain steel strings and one .022" wound steel string on my Thomas models.  The tuning is either CGG or DAA, and used only for..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"I can build you an Uncle Ed Thomas dulcimer to order anytime you'd like.  Walnut or painted poplar."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, did you see anything that you like yet?  "
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Traditional dulcimer makers":
"Tony, that is what I specialize in!  I make reproductions of several types of historic dulcimores from over 100 years ago. You can see my website for info..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Is this Ruggs and Jackel fixable?":
"The problem is indeed fixable, if not by you, then by an instrument repair technician.  I would recommend removing this bridge, and replacing it with a new..."
 
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