Hourglass Ornament $8.50 each
Teardrop Ornament $8.50 each
Hourglass Ornaments 4/$30.00
Teardrop Ornaments 4/$30.00
2 Hourglass and 2 Teardrop Ornaments $30.00
Black Cloisonne inset $14.95 each (plus shipping)
Both mountain and hammered dulcimers are done with various shades of brown and black. The background shown is an old ivory color. It could also be done in white. Colors which could be used around the edges at the top - and for the outside dangles (if wanted) on the mountain dulcimer earrings include various shades of greens, blues, reds, purples and lavenders, yellows and oranges, and also silver and gold.
Ear wires can be chosen from either gold or silver.
If there is some other combination that is needed, feel free to email Elizabeth and you can discuss it.
The dulcimer pictured is the Economy Model constructed of Walnut and Stika spruce.
You can order any combination of Black Walnut, Cherry or Mahogany body with either a Western Red Cedar, Stika Spruce or Butternut soundboard. This instrument has a 27" string length and takes size .010/.012 steel and .022/.024 wound strings. Unique to a Gila Mountain Courting Dulcimer are the scroll heads, rare in a courting dulcimer.
Dimensions: 2" deep, 12" wide, 32" body length
Overall length including scroll heads (end to end): 40"
This is a lovers' instrument. In the old days, a young couple had to be chaperoned at all times. In an effort to have some time alone, this couple could take the mountain dulcimer into the parlor or kitchen, away from adult eyes. As long as the dulcimer music was playing, the chaperone would leave the couple alone. A talented couple could play and kiss at the same time. Since this was the age of chivalry, a gentleman always tuned the ladie's side. A very unique musical instrument.
Traditional Models.....$950.00
Traditional Model with unpainted soundholes.....$875.00
Carved Scroll Heads (Equus or Dragon Models):
With one carved head and one traditional head.....$1,150.00
With two carved heads.....$1,250.00
E-mail me with details concerning wood types, etc.
Strap prices are $12.50 and come in green, wine, black, red, brown, rainbow, purple, and royal blue. They generally fit all sizes of dulcimers, and most lap and waist sizes.
The hammers are 7 inches long with a small head, and are double sided. Choose from a variety of different woods. Padded one side with leather. No two will be quite exactly alike.
Price is $14.00 each.
Available colors: red, royal blue, forest green, black,
burgundy, navy, gray, purple --
Price: $30.00
Hand-turned noters out of different levels of wood expense:
Handcrafted in the Mountains of Virginia. Pictured is the 21-bar Chromatic with cherry chord bars, sides and back and spruce top. All Autoharps are handcrafted from the finest select spruce and hand-picked hardwoods. Each instrument is custom-outfitted to the buyer's choice of woods, set-up, and chord arrangement. Custom string sets are available. Browse their web site for options, and contact them with any questions or to order.
Good quality card stock with envelope size 4 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches.
Cards made to order.
They would make wonderful gifts.
Deco cards are $3.50 including shipping if mailed within the US.
Stitching Cards are $4.25 including shipping if mailed within the US.
Browse their cards web site for options, and contact them with any questions or how to order.
(Tell 'em Gila Mountain Dulcimers sent yea.)
Now offering a broader line of accessories and new, high quality musical instruments for the folk music lover, Unicorn Strings consistently delivers more value for your money!
Unicorn Strings Music Company was founded in 1980 with one idea in mind - to make a beautiful sounding, high quality musical instrument that was so easy to play anyone could do it. Browse their psaltery web site for options, and contact them with any questions or to order.
(Tell 'em Gila Mountain Dulcimers sent yea.)
A love of music and woodworking began at an early age. At his fathers side, he became familiar with walnut, cherry, cedar and other native American woods. The projects they completed provided the skills required for creating the beautiful instruments you find here today. Quality, Pride in workmanship and service are top priorities.
Visit the workshop and see where these wonderful instruments are made. Browse their Ringing Strings Psalteries website for options, and contact them with any questions or to order.
(Tell 'em Gila Mountain Dulcimers sent yea.)
These clocks are 11" with black plastic and glass frame. Each clock has a mountain dulcimer player and hammered dulcimer player. The other two musicians will vary. As for the stitched instruments, they all have autoharp, mandolin, guitar, bass, hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, banjo and fiddle. If there is some other combination that is needed, feel free to email Melissa and you can discuss it.
The jaws (padded with felt to protect the instrument) are assorted hardwoods (maple and cherry shown). A piece of heavier-than-posterboard supported sheet music from behind, and all is held in the 2" wide clamp. The screw is covered with plastic to protect the instrument. Adjustable for shallow or deep bodied dulcimers. If your dulcimer is 3" or deeper, ask for the special long screw.
Gila Mountain Dulcimres does not carry this item in stock. You need to order this item directly from the fellow who makes them, Ken Hulme!
John Vames' Website
Information on flute workshop listings and
John's teaching CD and book.
"As a professional woodwind performer IMHO the only Native American flute brand to consider is High Spirits Flutes, Patagonia, Arizona. Precisely tuned, huge selection of keys, inlay, styles including beautiful double and triple drone flutes. Their prices are also the best out there for tuned flutes starting at $69. I have used them on several CDs and the response, tone, and intonation is flawless. No financial connection with this company. We do sell this brand in our shop but you can get them directly from High Spirits Flutes."
-- Bud Ford
-- Cripple Creek Dulcimers
-- Manitou Springs, CO
Joe Muenala in Sevierville, Tennessee
Has lots of CD's, flute information, etc.
Dale Palmer
Lives in Florida and is very knowledgeable
about flutes.
Butch Hall Flutes
Beautiful hand-made flutes!
Send Butch an E-Mail!
"Personally I find the Butch Hall Flutes especially user friendly
and not expensive. From there your choices are as variable
as your choices in dulcimers...for your own reasons!!!!!"
-- Mary Bourn
-- New Mexico
Also try the International Native American Flute Association Website
ENCORE MUSIC
5314 Menaul Blvd. N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87110-3114
Phone: 505-888-0722
Baum'S Music, Inc.
2908 Eubank Blvd N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87112-1319
Phone: 505-292-0707
Ideal for acoustic/classical guitar, violin, viola, clarinet, & other small-mid sized woodwind instruments.
