Folkcraft Instruments has been crafting handmade mountain dulcimers since 1968. We've been providing the best dulcimers, plus the dulcimer cases, tab books, dulcimer string sets, and everything else a mountain dulcimer player needs. We even provide dulcimer parts - machine heads and wood parts - for builders of all skill levels. We're happy to build a custom mountain dulcimer for you, make you a custom instrument case, or make you a custom string set. All of our dulcimers are handmade in the USA.
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Great quality! Perfectly flat for mt. dulcimer fretboards
I ordered the dulcimers as part of our study of Appalachia; making them was a selling point. My students, grades 6,7 and 8, assembled them (we did get the prepared fret boards) and had a great time learning to play them.
I bought this set of plans and have started my build. I curious as to what turners you recommend for it . I noticed that the is a big selection on your web page. I will update this review at the completion of my build.
Previously, I wasn’t familiar with dulcimer capos, but I had some musical arrangements that required a 1 & 1/2 fret. Short of getting a new set of frets installed, this capo became my solution. It does the job perfectly. Highly recommend.
My dulcimer group bought this book for playing at veteran homes. Great collection and nice to be able to take one book and go
This book is so much fun. We are trying to make some changes in our dulcimer group. Wonderful to have 2 parts
Really nice book to teach from. I am using it for my 8 year old granddaughter
We use this book in our dulcimer group. So many songs to pick from.
I love folkcraft selection of dulcimer books. Shipping is very fast and shipped in nice box to protect them
Folkcraft Instruments, Mr. Ash, My husband called and talked with you over the phone and you answered all of his questions. We then placed our order under my name, because I had already created an account. We are just beginners, and I mean beginners. The 2" strap is for my husband Chris, and the 1" strap is for me. I think they are great. We both like the quick release, and the leather ends that fastens onto the buttons on the dulcimer. We also got new strings, and oh my, what a difference they make! My husband is all set and ready to take his first lessons, in 1 week.
Thank you,
Sincerely, Teresa Isbell
So, the items we ordered, we are very pleased and satisfied. Thank you very much and talking with you over the phone was as if we were talking with a friend, as if we have known you for years. You were very friendly and helpful in answering the questions we had.
I have not finished the build these strings are going to used on. I do know that Folkcraft has always been a reliable provider of the quality materials I expect.
Work very well. Perfect for my lower tuning
Shelley has many Bakers Dozen Books, but our group is excited to use #11 Duet Book, it sounds so much better when everyone is not playing the music. Most of our group has some of her other books.
Judy House - Favorite Sing-Along Songs For The Mountain Dulcimer
It's always a good experience buying from Folkcraft. Prices are reasonable. Quality us good and shipping is fast.
