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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from 2517 reviewsI've giving this set a 5-star because they are the same items (but different gauges) that I usually order in bulk. Have not yet started the build of my MaxDAD but I'm confident that this set of FolkCraft strings will perform past my expectations.
Ever since I received "Heart's Ease" by Nina Zanetti, I've been playing some of the 35 tunes from the medieval, renaissance and baroque periods on a near daily basis. I especially enjoy the arrangements of songs by John "The English Dancing Master" Playford. Other favorites include Johann Sebastian Bach's "When Bagpipers Play," "Greensleeves" and a Sarum plainsong from possibly the 9th Century, but all are worth playing and ones I haven't played before except two. No need to have a 1+ fret for these arrangements but a few require tuning in DGD or DAC.
I am throughly enjoying the arrangements in the this book. September on the Mississippi is particularly beautiful. I look forward to learning all of the tunes. Larry Conger’s arrangements are great!
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.
I only play in DAA so I have to convert the Music from DAD and I have not done so as of yet. I do like what I see.
Been using these for years. Copper finish is attractive. Current supply has one pointed end ... makes installation a bit easier ... and are a little longer. Getting a pack of 100 is convenient enabling me to build 3, 4, 5 or 6 stringers without "breaking a set". An old faithful staple item ... delivered PROMPTLY!
have not had the workshop yet, but have had Don for workshops before and he was great
Quick service, good prices.
I have enjoyed learning songs in Aubrey’s books! They are so fun and she orovides the words, tab, and so much more! I want more!!!
I wanted to put a better tuning system on my Dulcimer. I called Folkcraft and the owner answered right away. I gave him an outline of what I wanted and he recommended the things I would need to accomplish this. I placed an order and the parts arrived in a very timely fashion. I asked for advice on mounting the parts and his suggestions worked out perfect. The project came out excellent and I am a happy guy now.
Folkcraft® African Mahogany Scroll Head, Hourglass, For 1 3/8" Wide Fretboard
Love these plans. Consistently amongst the most detailed and complete instrument blueprints available. We use these plans ( Dred, OM and Parlor) exclusively in our Acoustic Guitar Building Classes at SIMSCal. www.simscal.com.
Nice to have a good source.
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I attended a Second Saturday with Bing Futch in the past and learned a lot of tips. It was a valuable experience. I needed to sign up first this year’s event as soon as possible. Bing is a great teacher and performer. Very highly recommended. And the Folkcraft facility makes a nice venue for the workshop and mini concert. Looking forward to this year.
I am amazed how well the case has been crafted. I inherited a Folkcraft Bowed Psaltery, and even though I have yet to play it, I needed a case to protect it. Richard and his people go beyond with the beauty of their craftmanship.