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.
Folkcraft customers speak out!
from 1925 reviewsI was gifted a Dulcimer for Christmas. Though I play many string instruments I wanted to learn more about this one in particular. I chose this book and purchased 3 others as well, but this one I found to be most helpful. This book a nice range of song choices, chord playing and ideas on strumming or plucking. I would highly recommend it

Good product. I prefer the tone of the bronze wound. Swapped them out on two dulcimers so far.
Thanks for all your help.

Work is first rate and African Mahogany is really eye catching.
Had rosewood fret veneer and looks really nice. Richard is easy to work with and will do basically any custom work you desire. The instrument plays very well and will stack up with any customs made. I would recommend Folkcraft and Richard’s work without reservation.
If you ever wanted to play the banjo and was afraid it was too difficult give the Lap-Jo a try. Easy as playing a dulcimer but sounds like a banjo!

Tuning knobs, black, they look great and they work smooth.

I have found the book by "Aaron O'Rourke-1 1/2 Fret: Using It And Getting The Most Out Of It" easy to learn from and it's fun to learn the difference in the sound the 1 1/2 fret contributes to the songs when used. I am having fun trying this new fret on my new Folkcraft Dulcimer and applying it to other songs I to find when and where it can be used.
New Sounds abound!!

I am having fun learning and playing the songs in "Judy House-Patriotic Songs of the U.S." As a newer dulcimer player with no background in playing any
kind of instrument I find her book very helpful and easy to comprehend.
At our annual Fourth of July picnic, I plan to surprise family and friends with a Patriotic concert. Sooooo, Planning Ahead.

Brought new life to an aging dulcimer. The quarter inch shaft is useful for a lot of instruments with aging friction tuners. Thanks for your help!

Great quality strings at a great price. They were easy to install on my instruments.

I absolutely love these Herdim picks. They are my favorite picks. And Folkcraft is the only place that I know of that sells the sample pack. You get 4 each of different thicknesses so you can see which ones work best for your playing technique. They are reasonably priced and are a great buy. I would highly recommend this sample pack of picks!

Exactly as ordered and shipped promptly.

great quality, I use it almost every day without any problems. Fantastic experience every step along the way. All of my questions were answered quickly and completely. My Folkcraft mountain dulcimer is beautiful and made with skilled craftsmanship. I love how it sounds even though I am a complete beginner. Hoping I can do it justice at some point!

great quality, I use it almost every day without any problems.

great quality, I use it almost every day without any problems.

I lead a dulcimer group in the southern Alabama. I called Richard about a month before I am ready to drive south and let him know which books I need, the good mailing address and when I’ll be there to receive them. That way he can make sure he has what I need but it is one less thing for me to pack. Voilà they materials I need are there waiting for me. Thank you Richard for making it so easy!

I like these picks. They are very comfortable to use.
