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.
All Instruments come in a package which included a nice case and beginning instructional book, as well as other needed tools for playing the instrument (hammers, tuning wrench, bow, pick and stick, etc.).
*Hiker and Student Dulcimers come with a box (case $25 extra), Lap Harps come with a box (case $18 extra). Dulci-can (no case available). Prices are subject to change.
The Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer 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 Mountain Dulcimers from several different makers, including McSpadden, Neely, Eckard and TK O’Brien which include many styles and variations of woods and a broad range of prices. There are also Dulcimer Kits available from McSpadden and the simple Hiker 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 books, CDs and DVDs that provide further instruction on this easily self-taught mountain instrument.
The Hammered Dulcimer The Hammered Dulcimer is known by many names around the world. It began in Persia many thousand 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 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 at the shop are Harmonicas, Irish Tin Whistles and old fashioned Jaw Harps as well as handcrafted Native American Flutes. There is also a line of Dulcimer Jewelry , Dulcimer Christmas Ornaments, Capos, Wooden Noters, Cases, Korg Tuners and other items that appeal to dulcimer players and music lovers. A wide selection of Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer CDs, instructional books, CDs and DVDs are also available.
Intro Music: Wayfaring Stranger - "Canadian Waltz" by Bob Thomason.
The Martin House, 1098 Main Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: 828-295-3616 / Cell: 404-310-7965
Shop Open Memorial Day Weekend through Christmas
Plus some weekends in April and May
Contact us anytime of the year for specific information
