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We are fortunate to have two brand new, 9-note Marimbulas made by Michael Allen of Cloud Nine Dulcimers. These are simple, and great fun to play! They can substitute for an upright bass in most situations, but are much easier to haul around! Anyone can play one within minutes of unpacking it - my own Mom bought one when she was 85 years old, and was thrilled to be a part of the family band for the last few months of her life. These sell for $445. For more detailed information, look at Michael Allen's website. One sold, only one left! |
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| Used Dulcimers | ||
| Occasionally we have used dulcimers for sale ... when we do, we'll post the details here ... so check this page from time to time to see what might be available ... | ||
| Dulcimers | ||
| We carry the best names in dulcimers: Master Works, Jake’s Cabin Dulcimers (formerly Rick Thum), Songbird, and High Country Dulcimers. There are many skilled dulcimer builders and nice instruments on the market, but we believe that between these 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, period music at historical events, fiddle and old-time tunes, wedding music, Celtic, classical, or your own compositions, we have the hammered dulcimer for you. | ||
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| No one sells more dulcimers than Russell Cook at Master Works. This highly respected builder, and former National Hammered Dulcimer Champion, builds a beautiful instrument with a rich, mellow tone. You won’t find a lovelier sound for wedding or church music, yet you’ll also hear every conceivable style played on a Master Works. Russell’s smooth-working dampers are quiet and accurate, and add anew dimension to your performance. For the player on a budget, you can’t beat the Pioneer Package! For under $620 you will be set up with a 15/14 instrument, case, hammers, electronic tuner, and sit-down scissor stand. The Pioneer is attractive, lightweight, and has a great tone. Get it today, play it tonight! Or make your dream come true – order a Russell Cook edition with carved endrails and dampers, and cross one item off your Bucket List. | ||
High Country Dulcimers
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Ol’ Mac McKinney retired a few years ago, or at least he thought he did. But he just couldn’t help himself – whenever he got a request for one of his instruments, he agreed to build “just one more”. Now he’s back in business with his buddy, C.E. and will custom-make a dulcimer for you. His instruments have a solid, clear tone with just the right amount of sustain. And for just $1800, you can own this gorgeous 17/17/7 that comes in a top-quality case made in the USA by Under Cover Cases, and Mac’s beautiful fully-adjustable stand! The rails on the dulcimer pictured are made from ambrosia maple, as is the stand, one of the loveliest woods we’ve seen! You won’t be able to decide which is more beautiful – the appearance or the sound of this lovely instrument
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Jake's Cabin Dulcimers
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| Evidently Rick Thum decided he needed to sleep a couple times a week, so in order to be able to spend more time with his music he has sold most of his manufacturing business to Jim Newman, a professional woodworker for over 30 years. Jim worked for several months at Rick’s shop before the keys were turned over, so that he could learn the unique construction of the Rick Thum brand and maintain the quality we are all accustomed to. Under the business name “Jake’s Cabin Dulcimers” Jim will be carrying the Meadowlark, Wren, Traveler, and more. We are honored to be able to continue offering these popular instruments to you. Rick Thum will continue to build his popular 17/17 in limited quantities. | ||
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Chris Foss - Songbird Dulcimers |
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Chris Foss, the founder of Songbird Dulcimers, has been making, repairing, and playing stringed instruments since the mid-1970s. Since discovering hammered dulcimers in early1992, his goal has been to provide as many people as possible with quality yet affordable dulcimers. He has made several thousand instruments over the years, and he’s always experimenting with something new and innovative. Songbird Dulcimers are known for the Phoebe, one of the most affordable, most durable, and best sounding entry level hammered dulcimers on the market. And if you are just getting started, you can order the Phoenix Package, which is a 16/15 Phoebe, case, sit-down stand, tuner, hammers, tuning wrench and instructional book for only $499.00! Takes the guesswork out of which accessories you need in order to start playing right away! |
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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 Mennonite furniture maker, you’ll find features that are like 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 stand double as a lovely piece of furniture.
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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. Available woods from top to bottom: Cherry, Maple, or Walnut). |
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The adjustable stand is available in cherry, maple or walnut, and included with each is a stabilizing bar for added strength and stability, making it easy to reposition the stand with the dulcimer on it, and less vulnerable to energetic dogs and kids! The price for any of the adjustable stands with the stabilizing bar is $215.
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Scisssors Stands Our scissor stands, for stand-up playing, are of the same fine quality as our other stands. They have strong webbing, not clothesline rope, to hold the dulcimer. They measure 32" high in the front, 38" in the back, and are set at a 20% angle. Available in cherry, maple and walnut (shown), they are $80 and include a stabilizing bar |
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Steepee Stands Dave spent a year designing a quality sit-down stand specifically to reduce back and shoulder strain (and has since done some minor modifications). Our Steepee is great for long practice sessions, campground playing, or performances. These Mennonite-built stands are made from walnut, cherry, or maple, and finished smooth as silk! They are adjustable from very steep to a somewhat flatter angle. The most popular angle is the middle one, shown in the photo. The close-up photo shows the location of the stabilizing bar and the 3 holes for the variable adjustments. You'll be immediately impressed with the comfort and appearance of these gorgeous stands, and delighted with the weight - a mere 4 pounds! Only $80, with an included stabilizing bar.
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Technical Information These photos show the Steepee and the Adjustable stands with and without instruments on them. The Steepee has a Songbird Wood Thrush, and the Adjustable is holding a Rick Thum 16/16. The adjustable stand is set at the height and angle at which I currently play (I'm 5'4"). The adjustable stand adjusts from 23" to 33" in the front, and from 29" to 45" in the back. The arm, on which the dulcimer sits, is 23" long. When closed, the stand is 2" wide where the two arms come together, and 5 1/2" wide in the center where there are knobs on both sides. of the legs. The weight is approximately 9 lbs. with the stabilizing bar. |
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Table Top Stands If you have limited space or don’t want to invest in a more expensive stand yet, our table-top is designed with you in mind. Made with the same fine detail as our other stands, such as felt pads to protect from scratching the instrument, a turned-up end instead of a dowel rod, and also rubber feet to prevent marring the table. Have you ever been stuck in your camper while the rain just wouldn’t let up? Don’t let that stop you from setting up your dulcimer! Constructed from ¾ inch birch veneer ply, this stand is only $24. |
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