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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 "dulcimer kit":
"The reason I was so sure of the provenance of the dulcimer kit is that I used to study (and drool over) the brochures and catalogs that The Dulcimer Shoppe..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "dulcimer kit":
"Marg, that is, for sure, an early teardrop kit from McSpadden, which was known as The Dulcimer Shoppe back then.  The shape of the scroll was called a..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"I've used Franklin Titebond wood glue for years and am happy with it,  I can heat a bad joint and pop it open quite easily if needed.  And it's quite strong..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"I'd guess the McSpaddens used wood glue for assembly.  I don't think super glue was "a thing" way back then. If the nut and bridge were glued in the..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • one month ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Optimum spacing for the two melody strings":
"Hello!  The generally-accepted spacing between melody strings is 1/8" or so.  It can be less, but there's a danger that the strings might touch each other..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Question about my Dulcimer Kit":
"You have an excellent quality dulcimer kit. Congratulations!  It should turn out wonderfully when assembled with care."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 170
Posted a new Comment on @strumelia:
"You are most welcome, Lisa!  Keep on keepin' on!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 16
Posted a new Comment on A recommendation for the Gaskins Galax book method...:
"That's another good dulcimer book from Phyllis, "the Galax Queen"!"
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "Appalachian Dulcimer Museum":
"Thanks, Ken for the virtual tour.  It looks like a fascinating exhibit.  Reminds me of the Museum of Appalachia as well as the Ferrum College temporary..."
 
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