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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Folkcraft customers speak out!
The service was outstanding, and my order arrived on time. The strap work as it should, and I will buy from this again.
Excellent support ordering replacement components for faulty dulcimer kit pieces. (This was not a Folkcraft kit.) Richard is so nice to work with me to rebuild a defective dulcimer kit. Thanks Richard!
I was planning on ordering a custom dulcimer in the near future, but this dulcimer by luthier Jim Ash featured in the newsletter was everything that I wanted except a pickup, which I really did not need, so I went ahead and ordered it. It was everything and more of what I expected: beautiful tone and sustain, 1.5 & 8.5 frets, Galex back, 25’ VSL, beautiful racing stripes and ebony fretboard, etc. It is very easy to play and I had no trouble getting used to the new frets. I received it before Christmas and took it to my December genealogy meeting and played some Christmas songs. I love it! Folkcraft makes the best!
This strap is of high quality. I would recommend it to others. I especially like the leather ends. I enjoyed reading how the leather ends are made on the Folkcraft newsletter.
Beautiful set of exercises. I'm glad I purchased this.
Pretty two-tone capo that goes nicely with my new Folkcraft mountain dulcimer with stripes.
What a wonderful book by Melanie Johnston. The songs are so pretty and nicely done in tablature. I definitely recommend this wonderful book to others.
I've purchased two of your 1" straps for my two dulcimers and they work wonderfully as a lap strap. I had tried a friend's 2" strap but preferred the 1" for my purposes. They are strong and the quality is great. Folkcraft sent them quickly and they arrived in a timely manner with no problems. I highly recommend the product and the company!
My books are great to study dulcimer!
The service was quick, and the quality is excellent--no less than I would expect!
The evolution of the mountain dulcimer continues with Folkcraft's latest product - the DulciVox. This is a full-bodied dulcimer with a truly big voice and amazing sustain across the entire fretboard. Fitted with a Sitka spruce top, it almost feels like a small guitar. The "Pro" version comes with a choice of Fishman pickups (active or passive) and in my case, a fully chromatic fretboard. Want a high-quality dulcimer that will hold its own when played in a room with other instruments? Here it is. Folkcraft's new DulciVox gets my highest recommendation.
I’m using the Bowed Psaltry Carrying Case for a Folkcraft MTSCH Travel Dulcimer that is 24 1/2 inches long and 6 1/4 inches wide. It’s a great fit and provides the kind of protection and portability I was looking for. Very well-made and the sale price can’t be beaten! Bravo, Folkcraft!
I have had a Walnut/Butternut Folkcraft dulcimer for some years, and it's one of my go-to instruments. It is beautiful in looks and mellow in tone, easy to fret and sounds great!
Music is perfect for the level I'm playing. Enjoy the international mix of songs. Scottish and medieval music are my favorites so the book is a treat.
