We carry three of the best names in dulcimers: Master Works, Rick Thum, and Songbird. There are many skilled dulcimer builders and nice instruments on the market, but we believe that between these three builders, you have the option of almost any sound and feature you could want! Whether your ambition is to play hymns or contemporary music in church, play period music at historical events, fiddle and old-time tunes, wedding music, Celtic jigs, classical numbers, or your own compositions, we have the hammered dulcimer for you.

We are proud to be dealers for Rick Thum Dulcimers and MasterWorks. There are many skilled dulcimer builders and nice instruments available, but we believe that between these two builders, you have the option of almost any sound and feature you could want!

Rick Thum

From the Meadowlark to the Professional, Rick Thum's dulcimers offer something for everyone and every budget. The appearance is unadorned, but the features are unmatched. Even the Meadowlark, which is an ideal first-instrument, offers something unique - a 13/12 rather than a 12/11. The extra strings give you 3 additional frequently used notes - at no extra cost! The Professional is the best all-around dulcimer available. It is the perfect blend of sustain and decay, making it the ideal instrument for outdoor festivals, church music, or studio playing. One of my favorite features of Rick's dulcimer is the tuning pins on both side rails. This makes it easy to really fine-tune your notes to the perfect pitch, as well as making tuning easier and quicker. Rick's models include:

• Professional 17/17
• Lightweight 17/17
• Traveler Spanish Cedar Top
• Wren 13/12
• Traveler Birch Ply Top
• Meadowlark 13/12 with inserts
• Meadowlark 13/12

For more details on Rick Thum dulcimers, check out his website at www.rthum.com

Russell Cook

Adjustable Stands

Our adjustable hammered dulcimer stands are superior in looks, function and price to any on the market today! Made exclusively for us by a very persnickety furniture maker with high standards, you'll find features that are on none other. Note the lack of plastic-covered dowel rods to hold the dulcimer in place. Instead, the top rail continues up and in front of the dulcimer, beautifully performing its function without compromising the form. The bottom braces are scalloped, adding yet another aspect that makes this dulcimer stand double as a lovely piece of furniture.

Small strips of felt keep the wood from marring the bottom of your instrument, and a dot of felt on the inside screw heads prevent the stand from rattling nosily in transport.

This stand is available in maple, cherry or walnut for $159.00. Please check for availability.

Scissors Stands

Dave makes our scissor stands out of light weight bass wood. He sands them smooth and finishes them with a clear acrylic coating. Only $50.

Steepee Stands

Dave spent a year designing a quality sit-down scissor stand specifically to reduce back and shoulder strain. It is great for long practice sessions, campground playing, or performances. These Mennonite-built stands are made from bass or walnut, and finished smooth as silk! A stabilizing bar is included, but the stands can be used without if you prefer. The angle is steeper than the ordinary sit-down scissor stands - set at 35°to horizontal, but can be adjusted from 30°-45°. You will be immensely impressed with the comfort and appearance of these gorgeous stands, and delighted with the weight - 4 lbs. for the walnut and a mere 3 lbs. for the bass! Get either for only $80.

A Rick Thum 16/16 is sitting on the left stand, and the one on the right has a Rick Thum Traveler

Rick Thum 16/16

Table Top Stands

If you have limited space or don’t want to invest in a more expensive stand yet, our table-top stand is just the ticket. Made with the same fine detail as our adjustable stand, such as felt pads to protect from scratching the instrument and a turned-up end instead of a dowel rod. $24