DIY Mountain Dulcimer Kit (Cherry neck)

Build your own Appalachian mountain dulcimer.

The mountain dulcimer is one of the easiest string instruments to play — and with this kit, it’s just as easy to build. In about an hour, with a screwdriver and glue, you’ll have a real, playable 4-string lap dulcimer.

Cherry pre-fretted neck · laser-cut Baltic birch body · no cutting, drilling, or clamps.

What’s in the kit

• Fretted cherry neck — 24.75" scale, 16 frets (includes 6½ and 13½)
• Laser-cut, box-jointed Baltic birch body (press-fit)
• 4 tuners + mounting hardware
• 4 strings (double melody for a fuller sound)
• Zero fret for low action
• ABS plastic saddle
• Printed instructions + pick

Finish it your way — stain, paint, markers, oil, or clear coat. Kits ship as unfinished wood. Painted instruments in photos are for inspiration only.

Proudly made in the USA.

Video assembly instructions are on the DIY Dulcimer Kits collection page (and linked in the printed manual).