For Sale: McSpadden Mountain Dulcimer.
This instrument a walnut scroll head version with McSpadden hard case. It has a 28.5 in VSL and the model is 4SHWW dated October 2007.
It is in excellent condition. I have re-strung it and sounds great having matured now. We are looking for in the region of £450 for it.
Includes: Case.
Location: Kettering, Northants.
Price £450 ONO.
For Sale: 16/15 Dulcimer Heaven Hammered Dulcimer
I am selling this lovely 16/15 hammered dulcimer built by Peter Bromwich of Dulcimer Heaven a couple of years ago. It has a sapele laminate, a piezo pickup installed and is for sale together with its stand, case and hammers, tuning wrench and books.
Location: South East London.
Price £1,000
In this edition we say goodbye to Ken and Sandie and meet Bob who plays us some of the music that got him interested in dulcimers from Kim Lowings and Tania Opland. We also hear a track from Steve Gray ‘Everybody’s Welcome’ as well as from our guest at Spring Fling 2026, Sandra Kerr.
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Kara Barnard, 2022 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion, has entertained audiences from coast to coast, as well as internationally. She has released seven recordings, played countless studio sessions, appeared on national television programs, and has been featured on covers and in articles in publications including Sing Out, Dulcimer Player News, and Guitar (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (Germany) Carmen studied Hackbrett, Salterio, Trad. German folk music, Zither and elementary music education at the University of Music and performing Arts, Munich, Germany. She graduated with distinction in 2010. She has taught and performed in different ensembles and as a soloist not only in Germany, but in Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, (more…)
Mountain Dulcimer Teacher (USA) Heidi Muller is an award-winning songwriter, singer, guitarist and mountain dulcimer player. In over 30 years of performing, she has played in concert halls, festivals, and livingrooms throughout America and produced nine CDs that have established her firmly in the national folk community. Heidi has headlined the Kerrville Folk Festival, Tumbleweed (more…)
Hammered Dulcimer Teacher (USA) A native North Carolinian, Ruth fell in love with the sound of the hammered dulcimer at an apple festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her many years of classical training give her a delicate touch, and she is recognized for her sensitive interpretations and expressive style. Ruth enjoys composing music specifically (more…)
We’re excited to announce that we have lined up our tutors for the 2026 Annual Weekend, and we will have a sneak preview of their workshops at our Spring Online Workshop Days. The tutors are: Ruth Smith (Hammered Dulcimer – USA) Carmen Amrein (Hammered Dulcimer – Germany) Heidi Muller (Mountain dulcimer – USA) For more (more…)
In this latest edition – Dulcimer Junction No.23 you will find examples of the music to be found in the newsletter – a selection of recordings made at the Nonsuch Annual Weekend at Malvern St James – and an appreciation of the life and music of Fred Woodley who died during August.
Including music from:
Ennio Morricone – Chi Mai;
Dan Evans – Banks of the Lee;
Elsa Bradley – Around the Fire;
Extracts from Fred Woodley commemoration;
Hilary Davies & Ruth Wilson – ZAHRAT AL MADA’EN (The Flower of the Cities);
Joe Collins – Rosie’s Last Waltz;
Tom McConville With Chris Newman – The Champion Hornpipe
For Sale: 12/11 Hammered Dulcimer with 3 strings per course.
This 12 / 11 Hammered Dulcimer has 3 strings per course and includes a wooden custom made case. Believed to have been made post 1970, there is no discernible makers name but the standard of workmanship / inlay suggests it was made by a talented luthier. The excellent cosmetic condition is indicative of it having had minimal use.
Total weight including the case is 8.4 kilos, the dulcimer weighs 4.9 kilos.
Includes: Wooden case, selection of hammers, a tuning key, 2 Tutorial Books and a Korg CA – 2 Chromatic Tuner.
Location: Ormskirk, Lancs
Price £350 ONO.
