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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I love the Folkcraft Dulcimer strap. I have short, fat legs & it's difficult to keep my legs parallel to the floor. Even with the "sticky pads", I spent most of my time trying to keep the dulcimer from sliding off my lap. Not a problem any more with the strap! And I like the quick release so I can remove the strap easily when putting it into the case. The strap is well made & attractive with the leather ends.
Folkcraft® Bronze Wound Strings, Loop Ends, Pack Of Twelve, .030
I wanted to order a MAXDAD chromatic, so I ordered one a couple of months back -- customer service was amazing and cleared up any and all issues that arose during its building and shipping. The instrument arrived at the beginning of this month, and I would say that the instrument is absolutely splendid and sounds loud and sweet. I would definitely buy again if I ever needed another one!
Serves fine in an instrumental tanpura, very grateful to have been able to buy in volume.
Strings have an amazing tone with volume and clarity beyond other strings. I strongly recommend everyone try them and see for yourself. This is a small investment for the return in improvement of sound and tone.
Order was complete and came in the mail as ordered.
This is a great collection of music. Susan Trump is a great teacher. This book is well worth getting.
Iordereda Seton strings for my mountain dulcimer and by mistake I ordered them for a baritone dulcimer. So I called Folkcraft to order a replacement set. To my surprise, she sent the order out and asked me to return the wrong set. Quite surprised actually. I think this is just another thing that makes Richard and Folkcraft so great. He and his staff really care!
A nice kit with good instructions. I am just starting the build with my grandson. The kit came on time (a day or two from order date). Our fist step was to verify the contents which were exactly as stated. My grandson was intrigued by the two type of wood Cherry with sound board of Western Redwood Cedar. We talked about finishing with tung oil or lacquer. He choose the oil. Next step is to get him his first tool box and the needed items identified in the instructions. Instructions Make it easy to do the build and share a passion with my grandson.
These are a great timesaver and very durable. Accurate slot spacing and great finished appearance.
I had been looking for some time for a book dedicated to the 1+ fret. After finding out from Aaron he had written one and Folkcraft had it there was no question what book was to be added to my Dulcimer book library. The information provided and progression of work has given me new understanding of the fret and how it adds to additional chord choices and sounds I’ve been looking for. Beginners to advanced players will benefit from the content here. This book is a keeper!
Thanks. Arrived on time and works real fine. Well made.
Just arrived, ready for my Bass to arrive. The audio files really sold it for me. The book looks to be straight forward as the sample pages showed. I’ll report back more after I get to dig into it.
As always, Richard was helpful and sent me exactly what I needed to change a 6-string dulcimer to a 3 string bass. It sounds wonderful, and adds a new texture to our group.
Folkcraft strings are the best I've found.
Excellent strings.
