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.

Masterworks

High Country Dulcimers

Jake's Cabin Dulcimers

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!

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.

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.

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 current price for any of the adjustable stands with the stabilizing bar is $179.

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.

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.

The nylon straps on the Steepee stands are 18 1/2" long. In its center position, the stand measures 24" at the point in front where the dulcimer sits, and 34" at the back. It weighs 4 lbs, is 2 3/4" wide and 41" high when closed.

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.