Dulcimer Kits

Kit for Hourglass Mountain Dulcimer
(MDK) $130.00

Current stock
Walnut top /hummingbird
Cherry top /hummingbird
Redgum top /hummingbird
Purple Heart top/hummingbird
Cedar top/hummingbird
Sassafras top/hummingbird

Kit for TK O'Brien's Hourglass Mountain Dulcimer. This hourglass shape mountain dulcimer kit has all the same fine components as the finished Walnut Creek model. The back, sides, fret board and scroll head are solid Walnut. The top comes in a variety of woods that include Walnut, Cherry, Cedar, Redgum and others (see wood samples).

The sound hole is a Hummingbird pattern with leafs and has already been cut out. We do not offer any other choices for the soundhole design.

Complete with all parts and step-by-step instructions with illustrations. One of the more difficult steps, placing the frets, has already been done for you. The sides of the hourglass shape are pre-bent.

Assembling the kit requires sanding, gluing and clamping, sawing/cutting (the top and back do have to be cut to shape) and application of a finish. Tools needed to complete: coping saw or exacto knife (band saw or trim router can be used), needle nose pliers, drill with 1/16 and 1/32 or 3/64 bit, carpenters glue, 2 bar clamps with 10" span, C clamps optional, sanding block, sandpaper, 0000 steel wool, ruler or tape measure, and a finish of your choice.

Optional accessories to consider for this kit include a variety of carrying cases, electronic tuner, capo, extra string sets and picks.

MOUNTAIN DULCIMER KIT