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John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem- Mountain Dulcimer:
"Beautiful, Ethan! I've sung and played this beautiful song at church for Christmas, and it's always a hit.  Got the folks singing along, too.  Merry..."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "dulcimer kit":
"You're entirely welcome, friends!   I'm glad to be able to contribute to a discussion now and then."
John C. Knopf
@john-c-knopf • 2 months 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 • 2 months 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 • 2 months 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 • 2 months 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 • 2 months 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..."
 
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