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I'm a high school science teacher and look forward to relearning how to play the dulcimer!
I'm a high school science teacher and look forward to relearning how to play the dulcimer!
Hey Helen, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.
Helen, you ask a difficult question. Although there are several companies that make inexpensive dulcimers the are not American made. The quality tends to be spotty. I've played some decent ones and ones that need a good amount of work to make them playable. Few, if any, modern American luthiers make a dulcimer for under $500. Some good ones can found used. Look for the builders like Folkcraft and McSpadden. Ron Gibson and New Traditions have been getting good reviews. There are other good builders out there. I'm sure others will chime in. Without knowledge of your budget it is difficult to give specific answers.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."
Does anyone have suggestions for where to purchase a good quality dulcimer or which companies/luthiers to avoid?
Hi Helen, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.
Ben
Welcome Helen to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. So good to have you join. I encourage you to pick up the dulcimer once again. It is a wonderful instrument to play and enjoy. This site has a lot of information. Look around. Don't be timid about joining the conversations. And for sure ask questions if you have them. We are here to help each other on our dulcimer journeys.
Welcome to FOTMD Helen. It's good to have you aboard. I'm glad that you considering playing the mountain dulcimer. Let us know if have any questions or if we can help you along on your dulcimer journey. You will find a lot of information and help here.
Ken
"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."