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Mountain Dulcimers

The Mountain Dulcimer is an authentically American folk instrument. Popular in the hills of Appalachia, this easy-to-learn four-string instrument is a simple way to play tunes and accompaniments. Each of our Stoney End models is beautifully hand-crafted.


Hour Glass (4 strings)

The Hour Glass model has a lovely shape and warm sweet tone. Features machine head tuners.

Dimensions: 35” x 6” x 3½”

Weight: 1½ pounds

Tuning: DAD, DAA

Wood: Sound board—Spruce or Cedar; Back and sides—Cherry or Walnut

Options: Scroll head ($15), rosewood veneer finger board, mother of pearl fret markers, violin tuning pegs

Base Price: $259

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Teardrop (4 strings)

The Teardrop model has a lovely shape and warm sweet tone. Features machine head tuners.

Dimensions: 35" x 6" x 3½"

Weight: 1½ pounds

Tuning: DAD, DAA

Wood: Sound board—Spruce or Cedar; Back and sides—Cherry or Walnut

Options: Scroll head ($15), rosewood veneer finger board, mother of pearl fret markers, violin tuning pegs

Base Price: $259

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Parlor (4 strings)

Our Parlor dulcimer was created after repeated requests for a deeper instrument. Wider and deeper than a traditional Mountain Dulcimer, This beautifully-crafted instrument has a deep, rich tone and is easy-to-learn. Features machine head tuners.

Dimensions: 38" x 8" x 4½"

Weight: 3 pounds

Wood: Sound board—Spruce or Cedar; Back and sides—Cherry or Walnut

Options: Scroll head ($15), rosewood veneer finger board, mother of pearl fret markers, violin tuning pegs

Base Price: $315

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Courting (8 strings total, 2 fingerboards)

The Courting dulcimer harks back to the time when young men and women courted. This double dulcimer was originally designed with two fingerboards in opposite directions so that young couples could play together knee-to-knee (under the watchful eye of a chaperone). This dulcimer can be tuned in unison and played in duet with a friend or partner. Features machine head tuners.

Dimensions: 41" x 12" x 3½"

Weight: 3½ pounds

Tuning: DAD, DAA

Wood: Sound board—Spruce or Cedar; Back and sides—Cherry or Walnut

Options: Scroll head ($15), rosewood veneer finger board, mother of pearl fret markers, violin tuning pegs

Base Price: $349

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