Our specialty is the mountain dulcimer

We made our first mountain dulcimer in 1962.

Our craftsmen have over 75 years of experience among them.

We use our hands at every stage of dulcimer making,

thus you’ll find evidence of careful quality construction.

Choose from our selection of stock models or select options

to customize your own unique dulcimer.

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Below are Examples of our Handcrafted Dulcimers. To Browse Our Complete Selection of Dulcimers, Choose "Shop" from the Main Menu Above.

Hourglass Models

Choose from a stock model such as the standard scroll hourglass, standard flat hourglass or the 6 string hourglass. Building your own custom Hourglass Style Dulcimer is just a few clicks away where you can choose from a variety of wood types, customizations and hardware.

Teardrop Models

Choose from a stock scroll or flat style Dulcimer model or build your own. Building your own custom scroll or flat style Dulcimer is just a few clicks away where you can choose from a variety of wood types, customizations and hardware.

Ginger Models

Choose from a stock Ginger model or build your own Ginger Dulcimer. Building your own custom Ginger style Dulcimer is just a few clicks away where you can choose from a variety of wood types, customizations and hardware.

Bass Models

Choose from a stock Bass Dulcimer model or build your own. Building your own custom Bass style Dulcimer is just a few clicks away where you can choose from a variety of wood types, customizations and hardware.

Baritone Models

Choose from a stock Baritone model or 6 String Baritone Dulcimer. Building your own custom Baritone Dulcimer is just a few clicks away where you can choose from a variety of wood types, customizations and hardware.

26' Scale Dulcimer

Choose from a variety of Hourglass or Teardrop shaped 26" models or customize your own classic 4 string Dulcimer.

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Our Customers Love us!

The entire staff and the great products they offer and the best to be found. Although I haven’t been lucky enough to visit in person, I feel like part of the family each and every time I call or contact them. There is so much that other businesses could learn by taking a look at how a very good business is run. Thank you to The Dulcimer Shoppe!

— Tom I.

I got the dulcimer I ordered today and it is beautiful. The sound is better than I ever dreamed. I love it. Thank you!

— Melissa W.

Wonderful, friendly people, top shelf instruments. The crew at the shop will reach out to you and answer all questions. Great service!

— Kim A.