The Dulcimer Shop - Main Street, Blowing Rock, North Carolina
McSpadden Dulcimers - Hammered Dulcimers - Appalachian Mountain Dulcimers All instruments are handcrafted in the USA
The Dulcimer Shop
The Martin House, Next to the Park
Main Street Blowing Rock NC
The Dulcimer Shop opened in Blowing Rock, North Carolina in 1971. Jo and Rogers Magee began the shop as a craft shop with a few dulcimers. It quickly became a dulcimer shop devoted to the Appalachian Dulcimer and other traditional instruments. The Dulcimer Shop is located in the Martin House next to the park, in downtown Blowing Rock, NC, and is operated by Bill and Jewel Magee. Bill is the son of original owners, Jo and Rogers Magee.
Most Instruments come in a package which includes a nice case and beginning instruction book, as well as other needed tools for playing the instrument. Most music dealers sell instruments, cases, books, and accessories separately.
Appalachian Mountain Dulcimers The Mountain Dulcimer originated in the Southern Appalachian Mountains some 200 years ago. It is about the easiest stringed instrument to learn to play. Bill and Jewel can have you playing a simple tune in just 5 minutes. The Dulcimer Shop in Blowing Rock, North Carolina carries Appalachian Mountain Dulcimers from several different makers, including McSpadden Dulcimer, Neely Dulcimer, Eckard Dulcimer and others which include many styles and varieties of woods and a broad range of prices. There are also Dulcimer Kits available from McSpadden and the simple Hiker Dulcimer Kit which was designed by Bill’s Dad. A unique instrument, the Dulci-can, a 1 string, tin can dulcimer is also available.
Bill and Jewel spend time to be sure a new player understands the dulcimer, how to tune and knows the basics of how to play. They also carry many instructional dulicimer books, dulcimer CDs and dulcimer DVDs that provide further instruction on these easily, self-taught, Appalachian Mountain Instruments.
Hammered Dulcimers The Hammered Dulcimer is known by many names around the world. It began in Persia many thousands of years ago. The Dulcimer Shop carries beautiful Hammered Dulcimers from Rick Thum and Chris Foss. These instruments have a great sound and are very affordable. Instruction books and a wide selection of Hammered Dulcimer CDs from many well known artists are also on hand.
Other Musical Instruments, Accessories and Related Items Bowed Psalteries from Chris Foss and Master Works, and TK O’Brien’s Lap Harps are available at The Dulcimer Shop. Other instruments available are Harmonicas, Irish Tin Whistles and old fashioned Jaw Harps. There is also a line of Dulcimer Pins and Christmas Ornaments, Capos, Wooden Noters, Cases, Korg Tuners and other items that appeal to dulcimer players and music lovers. A wide selection of Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer and Hammered Dulcimer CDs, and instructional dulcimer books with dulcimer CDs and dulcimer DVDs are also available.
All instruments are handcrafted in the USA
Intro Music: Wayfaring Stranger - "Canadian Waltz" by Bob Thomason.
The Martin House, 1098 Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
(Shop location only - No mail received at this address)
USPS mailing address: 137 Windy Gap Rd., Blowing Rock, NC 28606 Phone: 828-295-3616 / Cell: 404-310-7965
Shop open Memorial Day Weekend through the day after New Year's Day plus some weekends in April and May. Contact us anytime of the year for specific information on merchandise and dates.
The Dulcimer Shop is a Seasonal Business. The shop will be open through January 2nd for the current season and will close on January 3rd 2010 for the winter. However, we will still be able to send you merchandise during the time the shop is closed. You may contact us by calling our cell phone (404-310-7965) or you may email us through the website for specific information.
