How To Choose "Design Your Own" Options
These resources are designed to help you choose the features of your next custom-built mountain dulcimer. These articles have most of the answers, but if there's something you don't know (this isn't a problem - it's complicated!) we're glad to help.
| Series Choices | Which model to choose - FolkRoots D Series, FolkRoots H Series, Folkcraft FSH Series, or Folkcraft Custom Series |
| Wood Options | Domestic to exotic, what we recommend |
| Sound Hole Options | Contemporary to classic - 40+ options |
| Scale Length Options | Seven options from 23" VSL to 29" VSL |
| Fret Pattern Options | 1.5 fret, or old-school 6.5 fret? Or... |
| Fret Wire Options | Standard size, or jumbo size? Nickel silver or... |
| Kentucky vs California | Traditional Kentucky design, or larger California design? |
| Pickup Options |
Magnetic vs piezo? Fishman, Baggs, or Folkcraft NT-11? |
| Standard vs Baritone vs Bass |
What's the difference between standard, baritone, or bass dulcimers? |
| Left-Hand Setup Vs Right-Hand Setup | I'm left-handed. Should I have a special mountain dulcimer, or can I use a regular (right-hand) dulcimer? |