Folkcraft Cardboard Dulcimer Kit, Minimal Tools RequiredFolkcraft Cardboard Dulcimer Kit, Minimal Tools Required

The cardboard (corrugated paper) dulcimer kit is just what you've been trying to find! All of the paper parts are cut out, and ready to glue. The fingerboard made of solid hickory, and is slotted for nut, bridge, and frets, and also has holes for both mounting and winding the machine heads.

Detailed instructions are provided, and this kit should take you about two hours to build. You'll need to provide the following tools: a small hammer (for tapping in the frets); a small Phillips head screwdriver (for installing the machine heads); a piece of sandpaper, either 120 grit or 220 grit (for fitting the nut and bridge pieces); a pair of wire cutters (for trimming the frets and cutting the strings to length); and a flat file (for finishing the ends of the frets). You'll also need to provide some white or yellow glue (for assembling the cardboard parts).

People ask us how our cardboard dulcimers sound. They are the best cardboard dulcimers we've ever heard. The Folkcraft cardboard dulcimers have a sweet mellow sound. They don't have the volume of a cherry or walnut dulcimer, though. If you want a loud instrument, choose something in solid wood.

The cardboard dulcimer kit is also available fully assembled!

Handcrafted in the USA:
Folkcraft Instruments is the premier manufacturer of a truly authentic American tradition - the dulcimer. The Folkcraft brand has had a long standing tradition of excellence since it was created in 1974. We hand select our woods for appearance as well as tone quality. Plus, all of our instruments are signed by the craftsman. Look inside your dulcimer for the artisan's signature. As you can see, Folkcraft is the perfect choice for your dulcimer purchase.

Folkcraft Instruments is the premier manufacturer of a truly authentic American tradition - the dulcimer. The Folkcraft brand has had a long standing tradition of excellence since it was created in 1974. We hand select our woods for appearance as well as tone quality. Plus, all of our instruments are signed by the craftsman. Look inside your dulcimer for the artisan's signature. As you can see, Folkcraft is the perfect choice for your dulcimer purchase.