So far, I have fabricated. two dulcimers from scratch. I purchased. all of the hardware parts and strings from Folkcraft. I am very happy with end results.
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
I play autoharp and this the best source I have found for Patriotic Music!!
Quick and fast service - quality product - professionally wrapped /
Customer service is outstanding // My new website for sure !!
I have enjoyed restoring a few old mountain dulcimers. Thanks to Folkcraft Instruments my 1973 Capri-Taurus is back in commission. Thank you Richard and the crew for quality products, and quick delivery of the machine heads, etc. I'm looking forward to meeting y'all soon.
I am really enjoying Carol Walkers Classical Dulcimer for Wascally Wabbits. I wanted to learn Cannon in D, and it's there, but so much more. Thanks Carol and Folkcraft
Been using these as nuts almost exclusively for years. Very convenient to install. (I usually sand down the height to allow fine adjustment back up with shims).
I use these strings on my bowed psaltery. They are easy to work with and give an exceptional tone when bowed.
Dad and I had our doubts at first. We are not luthiers, so the instructions looked sparse and undetailed at first, but we successfully built a beautiful instrument that plays well and holds tune consistently. Will be purchasing more products from Folkcraft as we expand our knowledge of instrument building.
The overall measurements go well beyond the length and width of my psalteries (mostly Unicorn Strings). But the "height" of the case is very narrow. It squeeze the psaltery enough to keep it from sliding around, which is a good thing. I believe it protects better than most "psaltery gig-bags" in its class. It certainly protects against banging the ends into things much better. But it does take up more room than a fitted gig bag would.
I'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!
Easy to follow and understand!! Thanks!!
have not had the workshop yet, but have had Don for workshops before and he was great
Very helpful information. Great examples and explanations.
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!!!
This dulcimer capo is attractive, but only marginally functional. It is difficult to adjust even when holding both the top and bottom of the sliding block. The cork doesn't grip the sides of the fretboard securely no matter how tightly the screw is turned. I would say it isn't worth the $26 that it costs, maybe $8 just because it is pretty.
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