Folkcraft® Black Walnut Hourglass Dulcimer Kit, 27" VSL

Name: Folkcraft® Black Walnut Hourglass Dulcimer Kit, 27" VSL
Brand: Folkcraft
SKU: 2310052
Price: 395.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Item Number 2310052

Regular price $395.00

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 the Folkcraft black walnut dulcimer kit!

Folkcraft hourglass dulcimer kits are ready to assemble. All of the hardware (machine heads, nut, bridge, end pins, strings) is included; the sides are already bent; the scroll head is shaped, routed, and drilled; the 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 dulcimer kit features a fretboard with a 1 3/8" width, and a 27" VSL (scale length, or Vibrating String Length).

Black walnut Hourglass Dulcimer Kit

Instructions could be clearer. Maybe a CD or Web instruction would be helpful.
As a Luthier I made some Modifications for strength. All in all nice selection of wood but fret board a little rough.

Nice kit

The kit I purchased came with beautiful wood that was nicely pre-finished. Unfortunately for me, the wrong sides were delivered with my kit, however Richard had them replaced right away - excellent customer service. One suggestion for improvement is to replace the dulcimer top finishing nails with nails that have small flat heads. The size of the finishing nails included with the kit are smaller than the recommended 1/16 inch holes to be drilled and therefore do not actually help to secure the top to the finger board.

Wrong Parts

I received my hourglass walnut kit and assembled the sides to the tail and scroll. That’s when I realized the fingerboard was 5/8” too short for proper placement. I talked to Richard on the phone and he determined that the sides I received were too long. He immediately sent a new scroll, tail and sides at no charge. The only problem is my having to restart the build from step one. Also, the instructions are pretty horrible and need to be rewritten. Richard was great to work with and I look forward to the build.

Walnut dulcimer kit review

The quality of the kit is good, but my husnand struggling in cutting out the top and bottom. The utility knife is not working for him. It would have been helpful to have a video but we are persevering on.
Martha Robinson

Hello, from Japan. This is my second DIY dulcimer. The kit contained pretty beautiful wood material, such as a dead straight finger board, beautiful book matched and figured cherry top. I modified head shape, added abalon fret markers, 1.5 fret, kerfing, back brace and gecko shaped sound holes. Finished with Watoco oil narural twice and polished with bees wax. Speaking modestly, this is a beautiful dulcimer kit and beyond the price.

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Folkcraft® Black Walnut Hourglass Dulcimer Kit, 27" VSL

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