Have you ever dreamed of building a fine musical instrument, but don't have the time (or the tools) to prepare the wood for assembly? We can help you fulfill your dream with our Folkcraft chromatic black walnut dulcimer kit!
Folkcraft hourglass dulcimer kits are ready to assemble. All of the hardware (machine heads, nut, bridge, anchor pins, strings) is included; the sides are already bent; the scroll head is shaped, routed, and drilled; the chromatic fretboard is already fretted (by the same luthiers that build the world famous Folkcraft and FolkRoots dulcimers); the wood has all been sanded to at least 120 grit; and detailed instructions are included with every kit.
You will need a few hand tools (a knife, a drill, a hammer, a screwdriver), sandpaper, and wood glue to assemble your hourglass dulcimer. For finishing, we recommend either polyurethane or a Danish oil.
Folkcraft walnut dulcimer kits are enjoyed by hobbyists, and by recreational builders everywhere. Folkcraft dulcimer kits are sold (in large quantities, year after year) to professional dulcimer builders who assemble and finish the instruments themselves, selling the completed dulcimers at festivals and in their own shops.
So whether you're looking to spend a few relaxing weekends building an heirloom instrument that will be treasured by your family for generations, or you're looking for a new business opportunity, you've found what you need - a Folkcraft hourglass dulcimer kit!
This chromatic dulcimer kit features a fretboard with a 1 3/8" width, and a 25" VSL (scale length, or Vibrating String Length). We've installed the frets, and even installed genuine mother of pearl position dots at 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (double), 15, 17, 19, 21, and 24 (double).
