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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The Baritone DulciVox Pro is a beautiful instrument to behold. The craftsmanship is outstanding. The sound of this Baritone is rich and warm. I'm enjoying learning the new AEA tuning, and learned I can put a capo on the 3rd fret to get DAD tuning, or just play at the 3rd fret for the same tuning. I've found that Pixie Wrights' AEA Baritone Dulcimer Chord Chart (also available at Folkcraft) has been a big help in my learning curve.
I had purchased two books on ukulele building, neither one providing the details needed. This plan, with accompanying notes, is exactly what I needed. The two books are helpful in some ways, but this nicely detailed blueprint is the most helpful yet.
The only pick that I have found that truly sounds good on a dulcimer. I haven’t used any other for years.
I like the feel of them as well as the differences
Very good book for DAD tuning.
FolkCraft makes a great strap. I particularly like the quick release on both ends. Easy a practical
Like all things Folkcraft this capo fits and works well. I like the style.
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I was looking for a larger book of songs, since I am unfamiliar with a lot of the typical folk songs played in the bluegrass groups. In particular, Arkansas Traveler, Wildflower and Angeline the Baker. Plenty of songs for all abilities, with Jam tips and 2 midi cds to play along with or just listen. Worth the money, in my opinion.
Love the quality workmanship. Richard and team provide the best. DulciVox Pro has a full voice. Get the quality you expect with Folkscraft. I am very pleased.
I ordered three Quick Release straps in different colors, and the delivery was prompt. The straps are well made, and very comfortable. The release works very smoothly, and I have only positive words for this product.
This is a good collection of songs in a variety of genres. I have a similar book for mandolin. The author(s) did a good a job of selecting the tunes. The book is well organized, has high quality construction and a good value for the money.
I had lost my capo and Folkcraft had the exact same design I like. The measurements of what it will adjust to were great so I knew it would fit my current dulcimer as well as my Folkcraft when it arrives. I like this style as unlike those that have felt, it doesn't get worn down and keeps the tuning true. We even put it on a fellow member of the local Dulcimer club's dulcimer and she was going to order one as well.