february 2016

FEBRUARY
2016
Table of Contents
Banjos22
Blueprints26
Bowed Psaltery
18
Cajons25
Cardboard Dulcimers
23
Cardboard Guitars
23
Cigar Box Uke
24
Chord Harp
3
Dulcimers14-15
Electronics30
Finishing Materials
29
Folk Harp Journal
8
Guitars12,20,23
Hammered Dulcimer
15
Hammered Dulcimer Stand
15
Hardware28-29
Harp Books
9
Harp Carvings
9
Harp Desk
11
Harp Lights
10
Harp Wheels
11
Harps4-8
Hellen Keller
31
Hognose Psaltery
18
Hurdy Gurdy
20
Inlay Banding
27
iPad Holder for Harp
11
Kantele19
Lyres19,25
Mandocello12
Mandola13
Mandolin13
Mt. Dulcimer
14
Octave Mandolin
12
Order Form
31
Parlor Guitar
12
Pickups30
Psalmodikon21
Psalteries18
Reverie Harp
16-17
Rosettes27
Scratch Building Supplies
28-29
Sharping Levers
10
Strings, Bulk
29
Strumbly21
Supreme Court
30
Thumb Pianos
24
Tuning Keys & Wrenches
28
Tuning Pins
28
Ukuleles
13, 24
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Chord Harp
THE CHORD HARP
We have been tinkering with a design for
a simple, chorded zither for a long time.
Inspired by a Chambered Nautilus encountered on one of his tropical adventures, Jerry
awoke in the middle of the night with the
idea of crossing the strings. And it worked!!
FEATURES
• 23" x 12" x 2"
• Weight: 5 pounds
• 20 strings (4 chords)
• Chords: D7 - G - C - F
• Rosettes Included
• Solid hardwood sides
• Plywood top and back
• Kit difficulty level
The Chord Harp is perfect for sing-a-longs around the
campfire or at family gatherings. You can learn to accompany yourself as you sing simple folk songs without having
to learn complicated fingering patterns. Each group of
strings is tuned to make a chord. The chords are laid out
in such a way that you can play hundreds of familiar songs
in 2 different keys. Choose the key that best fits your
voice.
If you have access to some woodworking tools, you’ll be
successful building our Pre-Cut Chord Harp Kit. We
provide easy to follow, step by step instructions with plenty of illustrations to guide you through the project from
start to finish. You can expect to spend about 8-12 hours
on assembly. You’ll need a dozen clamps, a belt sander, an
orbital sander, a drill press, woodworkers glue, and the finish of your choice.
New book by clinical harpist Lynda Kuckenbrod How to Play the Chord Harp
This book provides charts, diagrams, and general
information about tuning, how to hold it, strumming and picking patterns as well as a collection
of songs.
more info and demo videos online
www.harpkit.com/chordharp
www.harpkit.com
Pre-Cut Kit
CHORD HARP
itemdescription
price
chordkit chord harp • PRE-CUT KIT $319.00
chorditw chord harp • IN-THE-WHITE 419.00
chordfin chord harp • FINISHED
549.00
ACCESSORIES FOR THE CHORD HARP
itemdescription
chordstrg
chordbag
strap2
chordbk01
genbk02
genbk10
genbk11
genbk50
spare set of string
padded gig bag
strap w/2 mounting buttons
how to play the chord harp
101 3-chord songs
101 3-chord children’s songs
101 3-chord hymns & gospels
50 3-chord christmas songs
price
$36.00
93.00
36.75
19.99
17.95
19.99
19.99
9.95
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Harps
VOYAGEUR HARP
FEATURES
• 33 strings
• Range C2 to G6
• 56" tall, 27" deep, 14" wide
• Weight: 24 pounds - cherry
20 pounds - mahogany
• Woods: Cherry or mahogany body, neck & pillar, 6-ply aircraft birch soundboard
• Kit difficulty level -
The Voyageur Harp
represents the perfect
combination of style, tone,
portability and price. Big
impressive sound with a
full bass, rich mid, and
lively treble. Nice consistent tone from top to
bottom. Whether you are
a gigging harpist playing
weddings all summer or
just starting out - this is an
affordable harp that will
meet your needs.
Pre-cut kit
Available in cherry or
mahogany. Choose cherry
for a rich, elegant look or
mahogany if you want to
keep the weight down.
Building the pre-cut kit is a very rewarding experience. The Voyageur Harp kit brings together all of the lessons we have learned in
over 35 years of designing harp kits. You can assemble this harp in
about 20-30 hours using mostly hand tools. A router is helpful for
rounding corners, but an electric hand sander would do the job as
well. Building this kit represents a real cost savings and you will end
up with a performance quality harp.
Cherry harp shown with optional rosettes.
Order 2 large for the sides and/or 2 small for the neck.
Rosette styles on page 27.
We also offer this harp in-the-white. You just do a final sanding,
do any decorating you might like, apply a finish, and install all the
hardware and strings.
www.harpkit.com/voyageur
Select Cherry or Mahogany
This CD by local harpist, Hannah Caroline
features several familiar melodies played on
our Voyageur Harp. Hannah is a local favorite at the Renaissance Festival every year.
cdflowers cd: flowers of the mountain
VOYAGEUR HARP
price
itemdescription
price
voykit
voyitw
voyfin
$15.95
My Voyageur harp is simply lovely; its sound is outstanding! My
harp teacher was amazed with its sound. I’ll end with her words of
praise for your Voyageur harp: “lovely and remarkable”!
Sister Wilma
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itemdescription
voyageur harp • PRE-CUT KIT
$1395.00
voyageur harp • IN-THE-WHITE
1850.00
*voyageur harp • FINISHED
2299.00
ACCESSORIES FOR VOYAGEUR HARP
voyezbag
voystrg
voystrgpf
wheels-sm
ledset
levers
padded gig bag
$420.00
spare strings • standard set
162.00
spare strings • performance set
299.00
**small wheels
159.00
harp lights with 9v battery holder
69.00
see page 10
*Shipping surcharge in Continental US - $150.00, cannot be shipped outside US
**Shipping surcharge AK/HI/Canada - $20.00
651-439-9120
Harps
Standard Model poplar wood
Upgrade any Smartwood Harp to
Cherry Wood for $100
SMARTWOOD HARP
FEATURES
• 29 strings
• Range G2 to G6
• 52" tall, 27" deep, 11" wide
• Weight: 15-1/2 pounds
• Woods: Poplar sides. laminated birch neck,
maple pillar, 6-ply aircraft birch soundboard
• Kit difficulty level:
The Smartwood Harp is our smallest
floor harp, designed especially for students and beginners. We are confident
that this is the most harp you can get for
your money anywhere. There is plenty
of sound and a 4 octave range that will
cover most folk harp repertoire.
Smartwood
Harps shown
with optional
Universal Levers
(see page 10)
My daughter is enjoying her Smartwood
harp very much! It was an instant hit for
Christmas! It is a beautiful instrument too.
Thanks for the great work!
-Alyssa
The pre-cut kit is a 15-20 hour project that has been greatly
simplified because of our easy bolt-together neck configuration. The body can be assembled using mostly hand tools
although a router (optional) does speed up the project.
We offer the Smartwood in-the-white as well. This configuration means the body has been assembled by us. You
will apply the finish, bolt the neck together, and install the
hardware.
This is our only harp we offer finished but unstrung. Order
this version and all you will have to do is bolt the neck together and install the strings.
complete assembly instructions available online
www.harpkit.com/downloads
SMARTWOOD HARP
itemdescription
swkit
switw
swfinun
swfin
*smartwood harp • PRE-CUT KIT
*smartwood harp • IN-THE-WHITE
*smartwood harp • FIN., UNSTRUNG
**smartwood harp • FINISHED
price
$499.00
649.00
699.00
799.00
Pre-cut kit
*Shipping Surcharge to Europe - $50
**Shipping Surcharge in Contintal US - $100
ACCESSORIES FOR SMARTWOOD HARP
itemdescription
swbag
swstrg
ledset
ca1
harpbk01a
Smartwood Harp Upgrade Policy
price
padded gig bag
$185.00
spare strings
69.00
harp lights with 9v battery holder
69.00
korg electronic tuner
26.00
book: play the harp beautifully, lev. 1 25.00
Our Smartwood Harp can be outfitted with a complete set of sharping levers (see page 10)
We understand that as students progress they may wish to upgrade their
harp. We will give you credit for the amount you paid for the Smartwood
Harp (including levers) toward the purchase of a bigger harp or harp kit
from Musicmakers. Offer good for 3 years from date of purchase.
www.harpkit.com
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Harps
REGENCY HARP
Regency Harp
Cherry
FEATURES
• 34 strings
• Range C2 to A6
• 62" tall, 29" deep, 16" wide
• Weight: 37 pounds
• Woods: Cherry body, neck & pillar
6-ply aircraft birch soundboard
• Kit difficulty level:
People appreciate the classic design and visual appeal of the
Regency Harp. It looks quite regal because of the large platform at the bottom. Despite the heft of this harp, it is supremely balanced so as to feel almost weightless while playing.
Many harpists tell us that this model is one of the best sounding folk harps on the market today.
Building this harp from our pre-cut kit is an immensely rewarding experience. Your friends simply won’t believe that you
could build such an exquisite musical instrument.
Expect to spend at least 40 hours assembling this kit. You’ll
want a large work table, a few clamps, an electric hand drill,
and power sander along with the normal supply of hand tools.
As with all of our kits, you will need to supply the wood
working glue and a varnish. (see page 29 for our finish kit)
Pre-cut kit
The kit went together with only one or two “memorable
moments”. The results are better than ever I could have
dreamed. When I played it the first time in our church,
the audio technician exclaimed, “You bought one with
the amplifier and speaker already inside!” No, it’s just
a Regency with full natural sound.
- Ken
REGENCY HARP
itemdescription
regkit
regfin
regplan
reghdwe
regency harp • PRE-CUT KIT
*regency harp • FINISHED
regency harp • BLUEPRINT
regency harp • HARDWARE PACK
ACCESSORIES FOR REGENCY HARP
itemdescription
regezbag
regstrg
wheels-lg
ledset
levers
price
$1849.00
2995.00
49.00
299.00
price
padded gig bag
$525.00
spare strings • standard set
169.00
**large wheels
159.00
harp lights with 9v battery holder
69.00
see page 10
*Shipping surcharge in Continental US - $250.00, cannot be shipped outside US
**Shipping surcharge AK/HI/Canada - $20.00
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Harps
LIMERICK LAP HARP
FEATURES
• 26 strings, nylon or wire
• Range: C3 to G6
• 31" tall, 23" deep, 13" wide
• Weight: 12 pounds
• Woods: cherry
• Kit difficulty level:
The Limerick Lap Harp features a traditional
Irish shape, an impressive range of 26 strings,
and plenty of sound. Now you don’t have to
sacrifice sound quality with a small, portable
lap harp.
Shown with optional Levers
see page page 10
Knee Bones make holding
any lap harp easier! Fully
adjustable so you can position
the harp right where you need
it for comfortable playing.
LIMERICK LAP HARP
itemdescription
limkit
limfin
*limerick lap harp • PRE-CUT KIT
*limerick lap harp • FINISHED
*Available in walnut (+$75)
limbag
limstrg
limstrg
bones
ledset
harpbk16
cdtune
harpbk-jb
levers
The pre-cut kit for this harp is greatly simplified because we have already glued the neck
and pillar together and all of the tuning pin
and bridge pin holes have been pre-drilled.
Your job will be to assemble the body. You’ll
want a few clamps for this. Sand, finish,
install the hardware and strings and you have
yourself a great lap harp! Expect to put in
about 20-30 hours.
price
$725.00
1,150.00
limplan
limerick lap harp • BLUEPRINT26.00
limhdwe limerick lap harp • HARDWARE PACK145.00
ACCESSORIES FOR LIMERICK LAP HARP
itemdescription
Pre-cut kit
harpbk16
price
padded gig bag
$219.00
spare set of strings, nylon
99.00
spare set of strings, wire
39.00
knee bones (cherry or walnut)
49.00
harp lights with 9v battery holder
69.00
book: lap harp companion
22.00
cd: tuneweaver by Jerry bauer
15.95
tunebook • free download online
0.00
sharping levers - see page 10
cdtune
All harp components from sides to neck and pillar were
superbly fashioned with complete accuracy. The instructions included were very much like a correspondence
course in harp-making with all of the steps clearly laid
out, and an abundance of technical tips to enhance success.
-Gary
www.harpkit.com
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Harps
GOTHIC HARP
Pre-cut kit
FEATURES
• 31 strings
• Range E2 to G6
• 60" tall, 24" deep, 18" wide
• Weight: 22 pounds - cherry
• Woods: Cherry body, neck & pillar,
6-ply aircraft birch soundboard
• Kit difficulty level:
Our Gothic Harp represents what
most people imagine when they think
of a harp. It has classic lines, elegant
curves, and a warm, mellow tone. Nylon strings throughout make this harp
incredibly soothing and easy to play.
Building the pre-cut kit is more challenging than others due to the curves
built into the soundboard and back.
You’ll want an extra pair of hands to help
install these pieces. You will also want
a large work table, a half dozen clamps,
electric drill, power sander, and a jig-saw,
along with normal household tools.
We have been building this model for
over 25 years and it has proved to be
our most stable harp, requiring less
tuning than any other model. The
stability comes from a combination
of lower string tension and the slight
curve built into the soundboard and
back piece.
Harp is shown with optional levers. Any Musicmakers harp can be fully outfitted with sharping levers.
Check out page 10 for more information.
I built my harp with absolutely no woodworking experience.
I didn’t understand at the time what a meaningful project it
would be, but it has been a very powerful part of my life as a
harpist to learn to play on an instrument I built. Thank you
for all that Musicmaker’s Kits does to help facilitate this relationship between musicians and their instruments.
Best
Jennifer
FOLK HARP JOURNAL
The Folk Harp Journal is a quarterly publication of the
International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen
and has been continuously published since 1973.
Musicmakers is the official librarian for the FHJ and
we are pleased to be able to offer back issues all the way
back to volume I. We sell hard copies of more recent
back issues as long as we have them in stock. All other
back issues are sold as a digital download.
You can browse our selection of FHJ Back Issues online
by navigating to www.harpkit.com/fhj
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Blueprints for this harp are available for
the serious woodworker looking for a
challenge!
GOTHIC HARP
itemdescription
gothkit
gothfin
gothic harp • PRE-CUT KIT
*gothic harp • FINISHED
price
$1299.00
2199.00
gothplan gothic harp • BLUEPRINT
39.00
gothhdwe gothic harp • HARDWARE & STRINGS 189.00
ACCESORIES FOR GOTHIC HARP
itemdescription
gothezbag
gothstrg
wheels-md
ledset
levers
price
padded gig bag
$499.00
spare strings
49.00
**medium wheels
159.00
harp lights with 9v battery holder
69.00
see page 10
*Shipping surcharge in Continental US - $150.00, cannot be shipped outside US
**Shipping surcharge AK/HI/Canada - $20.00
160 arrangements
for harp only $14.95!!
Musicmakers has also mined through all these back
issues and put together a few themed collections.
We list a song collection below. You’ll find some
harp building related collections on page 26.
FHJ: SHEET MUSIC VOL. 1
Over 160 songs arranged for harp, collected from
the first 100 issues of the Folk Harp Journal. You’ll
find music from around the world.
fhjcd02 (cd-rom)
$14.95
651-439-9120
FOLK HARP JOURNALS
fhj (current issue)
$9.00
fhj (back issue - hard copy)
5.00
fhj (back issue - digital download)
.99
Harp Accessories
HARP BOOKS
Method books (how to play)
Repertoire (song collections)
Are you an an absolute beginner harpist? Need some
help learning how to play? Check out some of these
method books. These are tried and true methods to
get you going. Hundreds of harpists have cut their
teeth on these books and you can too!
Already play harp? Are you looking to expand your
repertoire? Whether you need some new tunes for an
upcoming wedding gig or you want to expand your
selection of Irish tunes - we’ve got a song collection for
you.
SONG BOOKS BY SYLVIA WOODS
Sylvia Woods is well known for her excellent arrangements for lever
harp. Many books offer a simple and more complex arrangement of
each piece and companion CDs are available for most books as well.
PLAY THE HARP BEAUTIFULLY
Three comprehensive volumes to coach you from
knowing nothing about harp to playing intermediate level music with warmth and expression.
(Bruner)
harpbk01a (level 1)
$25.00
harpbk01b (level 2) 25.00
harpbk01c (level 3)
30.00
harpdvd01 companion dvd
50.00
itemdescription
harpbk01a
TEACH YOURSELF TO PLAY FOLK HARP
Comprehensive manual to teach yourself harp.
This book has been around for over 30 years and
deservedly so. (Woods)
harpbk40 (book)
$15.95
harpcd40 (cd)
8.95
harpdvd40 (dvd)
54.95
harpbk41
harpcd41
harpbk42
harpcd42
harpbk43
harpcd43
harpbk47
harpcd47
harpbk62
harpbk65
harpcd65
price
book: 50 christmas carols for harps $19.95
cd: 50 christmas carols
8.95
book: 40 o’carolan tunes for all harps 19.95
cd: 40 o’carolan tunes
8.95
book: hymns and wedding music 19.95
cd: hymns and wedding music
8.95
book: pachelbel’s canon
9.95
cd: pachelbel’s canon
8.95
book: 76 disney songs for harp
36.95
book: 50 irish melodies for all harps 19.95
cd: 50 irish melodies
8.95
MODAL MUSINGS
Explore the interesting sounds of playing in different musical
modes. (Mell)
harpbk71 (book)
$18.00
harpbk40
harpbk47
harpbk43
TREASURES OF THE CELTIC HARP
Wonderfully rich arrangements for intermediate players.(Robertson)
harpbk45 (book)
$16.95
LAP HARP COMPANION
Collection of 50 songs specifically arranged for small harps. (Zarick)
harpbk16 (book)
$19.95
ADVENTURES ON THE HARP
Good beginner harp method book for young
children. Uses colored notes and fun kids’ songs.
(Mohr)
harpbk69 level 1 (book)
$25.00
harpbk70 level 2 (book)
25.00
EXCERCISES FOR AGILITY & SPEED
The exercise book that harpists of all kinds swear by. Helps you focus
on commonly used fingering patterns for each hand. (Friou)
harpbk49 (book)
$19.95
harpbk45
harpbk69
HARP CARVINGS
We cut the patterns directly into the hardwood sides of the harp,
near the bottom, using a special router and jig that makes them
look hand-carved. Just select the pattern you like, and we’ll carve
the harp sides before shipping the kit to you.
Decorative Rosettes (see pg 27) are optional on styles A, B and
D. Add the rosettes to your order and we will drill holes for inlaying them.
B
Florentine
Half Size
A
Florentine
D
Classical
Half Size
C
Classical
E
Cascade
Half Size
CARVINGS FOR HARP
itemdescription
carvflorf
carvflorh
carvclasf
carvclash
carvcasc
a • florentine, full size
b • florentine, half size
c • classical, full size
d • classical, half size
e • cascade, half size
price
$100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
Price includes carving on each side. Rosettes are extra.
www.harpkit.com
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Harps • Sharping Levers & Books
LOVELAND LEVERS
Loveland levers have been around for years and are known for excellent
tone, being trouble free and easy to regulate. The brass bracket and black
plastic handle look clean and elegant.
lever1
loveland lever
$14.99 ea.
leveron1 installed loveland lever 18.99
tools1
installation tools
11.00
lever1reg loveland lever regulation kit
21.00
Gold
UNIVERSAL LEVERS
This solid metal lever is known for its ease of installation and
excellent tone. Available in Black or Gold. One size lever fits
all strings!
leveru
universal lever
$12.99 ea.
leveronu universal lever - installed
16.99
Black
SHARPING LEVERS
more info including asssembly videos online at
www.harpkit.com/levers
Harps are diatonic instruments. This means that,
without re-tuning, they will only play in one key.
Sharping levers are added to harps so you can
quickly change keys without re-tuning the harp.
Every Musicmakers harp can be completely outfitted with sharping levers. If you are able to successfully build one of our harps from a kit, you have
the skills to install these levers. We provide excellent
installation instructions for each brand. The Universal levers are the easiest to install but the Loveland
Levers aren’t much more difficult and offer a more
refined look.
Choose the installed option if you are ordering a
finished harp.
Voyaguer harp shown with Universal Levers. Gold color on the F and C strings.
HARP LIGHTS
Adding levers to your harp makes the instrument
more versatile and allows you to play many different
styles of music in nearly any key.
Easy to install on ANY harp!!
These self-adhesive lights are simple to
install. Just “peel and stick” the lights under
the neck of your harp. Power is supplied
from a 9 volt battery or by the optional AC
adaptor. Wiring connections are “plug and
play”. No soldering required!
Add some dramatic lighting to
your harp! Perfect for a candlelit
performance or as mood lighting in your living room. Bright
enough to light your strings and
sheet music so you can play with
no other light source.
The battery and most of the wiring is easily
hidden inside the body of the harp and held
in place with adhesive backed velcro.
HARP LIGHTS
itemdescription
more info including installation video online at
www.harpkit.com/harplights
10
651-439-9120
ledset
harp lights w/battery holder
ledadapt optional ac adaptor
leddimmer remote switch and dimmer
price
$69.00
25.00
39.00
Harp Accessories
This ingenious music stand-without-the-stand attaches directly to the
pillar of your harp. Adjustable in height and tilt, the Harp Desk grips
the pillar with cork padding, so it will not mar the finish of your
harp.
HARP DESK
Mini Size - 9” wide
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The harp desk is quite sturdy and will easily bear the weight of a
3-ring binder filled with music.
Price includes rosette. Select a style from page 27
Desk frame available in cherry or walnut.
Standard Size - 18” wide
Available in two sizes. The standard size
works great for normal song books. The
mini size is great for tablet devices or
single-sheet music.
Please specify size when ordering.
New iPad holder adjusts to move iPad
closer or further away from player.
Works with all iPad models except the
iPad Pro. Not compatible with other
tablets.
NOTE: Order IPAD-1 if you already
own a harp desk. It will attach to your
existing bracket.
Wheels are a must for people who take
their instruments out of the house.
The platform slides into a pocket in
the bottom of our gig bag, or can be
strapped under the harp without the
case. Includes a brake so you can stop
and play even with the wheels on.
People that play their harps in hospitals or elder care facilities love these
wheels. No more lugging your harp
from room to room. Just release the
break, tilt the harp back and roll away.
The 7” wheels easily handle small
bumps like elevators and door jambs.
The Harp Desk Kit is a good project to build
at home. You will glue the four pieces of the
clamp together, glue the desk to the ledge,
round over the sharp corners, sand, finish and
install the cork. You can download the complete assembly instructions from our website
for a step by step preview of the process.
HARP DESK
itemdescription
deskkit
deskfin
deskbag
harp desk • pre-cut kit • 9" or 18"
harp desk • finished • 9" or 18"
padded gig bag for standard desk
ipad-1
ipad-2
ipad holder (no clamping bracket)
ipad holder with clamping bracket
price
$119.00
185.00
79.00
136.00
225.00
HARP WHEELS
If you don’t have one of our harps you just need to measure the
width and depth of the contact points on the base of your harp and
select the wheel size that will accommodate your measurements.
See the picture below for an example.
13”
Measure side to side
for the width
Wheel Sizes for
Musicmaker Harps
Gothic •Medium
Regency •Large
Voyaguer •Small
HARP WHEELS
itemdescription
wheels-sm small size • 13”wide x 14” deep
wheels-md medium size • 16” wide x 15” deep
wheels-lg large size • 18” wide x 15” deep
13”
Measure
front to
back for
the depth
price
$159.00
159.00
159.00
This harp measures 13” by 13” so the small size
wheels would be the best fit.
Shipping surcharge on wheels to Canada/Alaska/Hawaii - $20.00
www.harpkit.com
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Dakota Instruments
Mandocello
same body shape used
for Parlor Guitar and
Octave Mandolin
Mandola
Baritone Ukulele
Mandolin
Concert Ukulele
Instruments shown with optional inlay banding (pg. 27).
*We can install inlay banding on finished or in-the-white instrumenst for $100.
The Parlor Guitar is slightly smaller
than a standard dreadnought acoustic
guitar. We like the proportions of this
size instrument and how easy it is to
play.
The Octave Mandolin has a rich
sound you have to hear to believe.
Uses the same chord shapes and
fingerings as a standard mandolin.
This instrument will add color to an
ensemble.
The Mandocello has the lowest tuning of all the Dakota Instruments.
Same tuning as a cello but no bow
required. You won’t want to put this
one down!
PARLOR GUITAR,
OCTAVE MANDOLIN & MANDOCELLO
• Scale Length: 24-1/2"
• Overall Length: 38"
• Neck joins body at 12th fret
• Double action truss rod
• Guitar: 6 strings, ball-end, Tuned EADGBE
• Octave Mandolin: 8 strings, ball-end,
Tuned GDAE (octave lower than mandolin)
• Mandocello: 8 strings, ball-end,
Tuned CGDA (octave lower than mandola)
itemdescription
PARLOR GUITAR
PARLOR GUITAR
itemdescription
Jake plays a
Parlor Guitar
pgbag
padded gig bag
stand2 folding display stand
guitstrg parlor guitar string set
guitbk02book/dvd/cd
teach yourself guitar
MANDOCELLO
price
itemdescription
pgbag
padded gig bag
stand2
folding display stand
dkm3strg oct. mandolin string set
bouzbkcd01guide to oct. mand. bk/cd
itemdescription
12
price
$99.00
29.00
9.99
24.95
MANDOCELLO
dkm3kit
oct. mand. • PRE-CUT KIT $469.00
dkm3itw oct. mand. • IN-THE-WHITE 830.00
dkm3fin
oct. mand. • FINISHED
1220.00
ACCESSORIES FOR OCTAVE MANDOLIN
itemdescription
price
dkpgkit parlor guitar • PRE-CUT KIT $449.00
dkpgitw parlor guitar • IN-THE-WHITE 799.00
dkpgfin parlor guitar • FINISHED
1120.00
ACCESSORIES FOR PARLOR GUITAR
itemdescription
OCTAVE MANDOLIN
OCTAVE MANDOLIN
Every instrument in the Dakota line
features a solid spruce soundboard,
solid mahogany back, laminated mahogany sides, rosewood fingerboard
and bridge, grover tuners, and walnut peghead veneer.
price
$99.00
29.00
13.95
26.99
price
dkm4kit mandocello • PRE-CUT KIT
$469.00
dkm4itw mandocello • IN-THE-WHITE 830.00
dkm4fin mandocello • FINISHED
1220.00
ACCESSORIES FOR MANDOCELLO
pgbag
padded gig bag
stand2 folding display stand
dkm4strgmandocello string set
651-439-9120
price
$99.00
29.00
13.95
Dakota Instruments
The pre-cut kits for the Dakota Instruments are highly refined projects
with beautiful woods and lots of customizing options for inlays, rosettes,
and finishes. When finished, these kits make professional quality instruments with impressive tone and playability.
Parlor Guitar Kit
The parlor guitar kit parts are shown to the right. All of the
Dakota instruments are rated at 4 hammers because of the
level of involvement and the attention to detail that is required for assembly. Expect to put in 40+ hours to complete one of these
instruments. You’ll want to take your time and give this project your best
effort because you are going to have an instrument that you will cherish
and play for years to come.
If you don’t have the time or desire to build a pre-cut kit, consider the
in-the-white option. You’ll get the instrument already assembled but you
will do a final sanding, apply a finish, and install the hardware and strings.
Faster yet, just order the finished instrument ready to play!
download and read the assembly instructions for these kits online at
www. harpkit.com/downloads
CONCERT UKULELE
• 4 strings
• Tuned GCEA
• Scale Length: 14"
• Overall Length: 24"
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
CONCERT UKULELE
itemdescription
price
dkcukit
concert uke • PRE-CUT KIT $289.00
dkcuitw *concert uke • IN-THE-WHITE499.00
dkcufin *concert uke • FINISHED
649.00
ACCESSORIES FOR CONCERT UKULELE
itemdescription
dkcubag
stand1
dkcustrg
ukebk02
ukebk04
price
padded gig bag
$42.00
folding display stand
29.00
concert uke string set
11.95
book: fun with strums (conc.) 7.99
book: ukulele handbook
14.95
MANDOLA
FEATURES
• 8 strings
•Tuned CGDA
• Scale Length: 17"
• Overall Length: 31-1/2"
• Carbon Fiber reinforced neck
• Weight: 2.5 pounds
MANDOLA
itemdescription
dkm2bag
dkm2strg
stand1
padded gig bag
mandola string set
folding display stand
The Concert Ukulele is the most common size ukulele. It is one of the easier
fretted instruments to learn how to play
and is popular with all ages and for all
styles of music.
The Baritone Ukulele has the ease of
playability as the concert uke, but is
tuned lower. Tuning is the same as the
highest 4 strings on a guitar so you can
use the same chord forms.
BARITONE UKULELE
itemdescription
price
itemdescription
price
dkbukit baritone uke • PRE-CUT KIT $299.00
dkbuitw baritone uke • IN-THE-WHITE 499.00
dkbufin baritone uke • FINISHED
649.00
ACCESSORIES FOR BARITONE UKULELE
dkbubag
stand2
dkbustrg
ukebk03
ukebk04
The Mandola is tuned a 5th lower than the
mandolin. It has a slightly longer scale length
and produces a warm timbre. You use the same
fingerings and chord shapes as on the mandolin
but they will be named differently.
price
dkm2kit
mandola • PRE-CUT KIT
$319.00
dkm2itw mandola • IN-THE-WHITE 525.00
dkm2fin mandola • FINISHED
669.00
ACCESSORIES FOR MANDOLA
itemdescription
BARITONE UKULELE
• 4 strings
• Tuned DGBE
• Scale Length: 19"
• Overall Length: 30"
• Weight: 2.2 pounds
UKULELES
price
$55.00
13.95
29.00
The Mandolin is a beautiful instrument with a clear, warm, and even
tone. The treble is distinct and will cut
through the mix without being harsh.
Gold inline tuners and matching gold
tailpiece come standard, as does the
walnut peghead veneer.
video demos online at
www.harpkit.com
www.harpkit.com
padded gig bag
$55.00
folding display stand
29.00
baritone uke string set
11.95
book: fun with strums (bari) 7.99
book: ukulele handbook
14.95
MANDOLIN
FEATURES
• 8 strings
• Tuned GDAE
• Scale Length: 14"
• Overall Length: 28"
• Carbon Fiber reinforced neck
• Weight: 2 pounds
MANDOLIN
itemdescription
price
itemdescription
price
dkm1kit
mandolin • PRE-CUT KIT
$319.00
dkm1itw mandolin • IN-THE-WHITE 525.00
dkm1fin
mandolin • FINISHED
669.00
ACCESSORIES FOR MANDOLIN
mandbag
mandstrg
strap2
stand1
mandbkset
padded gig bag
$75.00
mandolin string set
10.95
strap w/2 mounting buttons 35.00
folding display stand
29.00
bk/dvd/cd teach yourself
24.95
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Dulcimers
MOUNTAIN DULCIMERS
FEATURES
• 4 strings, ball-end steel
• Tuning: DAA or DAD
• 37" long, 2-1/4" deep, 9" wide
• Weight: 3 pounds
• 27" scale length
• Solid mahogany soundboard
• Solid cherry finger board, sides, peghead
• Solid cherry back
• Kit difficulty level:
Teardrop
Hourglass
The Mountain Dulcimer is a true piece
of American Folk Art. The instrument
comes to us from the southern Appalachian Mountains which is where it gets
its other common name, the Appalachian
Dulcimer. Its long history and continued
popularity are due to the fact that the
instrument is relatively easy to build and
simple to play. The sound is pure, sweet,
and as simple as the pastoral pleasures
these instruments evoke.
Shown with optional medium rosettes (page 27)
Folks have been making these by hand here in America since the 19th century. Musicmakers has made it easy for you to join this rich tradition with
two different syles of mountain dulcimers. The hourglass style is a more
traditional shape and the teardrop style is slightly easier to build.
Expect to spend between 20-30 hours building from our pre-cut kit. Adding some decorative inlay banding (page 27) around the edge is great way
to customize this project. You’ll need a router if you want to do that.
Dulcimer built by
Don Brodowicz
I finally finished my second dulcimer. I have
enjoyed building the second as much as the
first. Hope to see you in September to purchase
more supplies. Keep up the enthusiasm and
contact with your customers. Thank you.
Don Brodowicz
Hourglass Kit
download the assembly instructions
www.harpkit.com/downloads
HOURGLASS MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
itemdescription
hourkit
hourfin
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMERS
item description
mdulbkset book/cd/dvd: teach yourself mt. dulcimer
mdulbkcd02complete dulcimer handbook
mdulbk84 dulcimer chord book
mdulbk86 children’s dulcimer method
dpn
dulcimer players news (current issue)
price
$24.95
27.99
9.95
14.95
10.00
hourglass mt. dulcimer • PRE-CUT KIT
*hourglass mt. dulcimer • FINISHED
hourplan hourglass mt. dulcimer • BLUEPRINT
hourhdwe hourglass mt. dulcimer • HARDWARE PACK
TEARDROP MOUNTAIN DULCIMER
itemdescription
tearkit
tearfin
teardrop mt. dulcimer • PRE-CUT KIT
*teardrop mt. dulcimer • FINISHED
ACCESSORIES FOR MOUNTAIN DULCIMERS
itemdescription
mdulbag
mdulstrg
padded gig bag
spare set of dulcimer strings, ball-end
*We can install inlay banding for $100. Select style from pg. 27.
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651-439-9120
price
$225.00
425.00
29.00
29.00
price
$169.00
379.00
price
$95.00
5.95
Dulcimers
Shown with optional
medium rosettes (page 27 )
HAMMERED DULCIMER
FEATURES
• 66 strings, steel and bronze wound
• 17/16 bridge layout
• 19" wide at top, 40" wide at bottom
• 19-1/2" front to back, 2-3/4" deep
• Solid mahogany top
• Maple frame
• Weight: 17.5 pounds
• Kit difficulty level:
The Hammered Dulcimer is a fascinating instrument
to play. You strike the strings with hammers and each
note rings out beautifully, making even simple, unadorned melodies sound rich and full. The rhythmic
possibilites inherent in the striking style of the hammers make this a fun percussive instrument too.
Our pre-cut kit takes about 20-30 hours to build.
You’ll want a good supply of clamps, a power sander,
and a drill press for this project. You can order medium
rosettes (page 27) for the soundholes or cut out your
own design. Installing all 66 strings is a wonderful way
to cultivate patience.
Adjustable stand
sold separately
Pre-cut kit
I have been extremely pleased with the 17/16 hammered
dulcimer built from your kit and on the service provided
by you and your staff. As a retired “bean counter” who had
never built anything in the past, I was not sure if I would
manage to build a musical instrument, but your kit instructions and the kit itself made it relatively easy.
Regards
Bill
download the assembly instructions
www.harpkit.com/downloads
Hummingbird
Cross
Celtic Knot
17/16 HAMMERED DULCIMER
itemdescription
Wave
Tree
1716kit
1716itw
1716fin
1716plan
1716hdwe
itemdescription
Custom Hammers
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR HAMMERED DULCIMER
itemdescription
hdulbkset book/cd/dvd: teach yourself to play h. dul.
hdulbk26 book: hammered dulcimer christmas
dpn
dulcimer players news (current issue)
hammered dulcimer • KIT
hammered dulcimer • IN-THE-WHITE
hammered dulcimer • FINISHED
hammered dulcimer • BLUEPRINT
hammered dulcimer • HARDWARE & STRINGS
ADJUSTABLE HAMMERED DULCIMER STAND
price
$24.99
20.00
10.00
adjkit
adjfin
adjplan
adjhdwe
www.harpkit.com
price
adjustable stand • PRE-CUT KIT
adjustable stand • FINISHED
adjustable stand • BLUEPRINT
adjustable stand • HARDWARE PACK
ACCESSORIES
$189.00
325.00
29.00
85.00
padded gig bag
extra pair of double-sided playing hammers
custom pair of hammers (specify style)
dandy duster (gets between the strings!!)
$175.00
36.00
49.00
19.95
itemdescription
1716bag
hamm02
hammcust
duster
price
$485.00
799.00
950.00
29.00
39.00
price
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Reverie Harps and Music Therapy
BOOKS, DVDS, & CDS
Books
THE HARP AND THE FERRYMAN (BOOK)
Peter Roberts tells his remarkable story of a midlife career change, and Helen Cox documents
the results of Peter’s sensitive approach to Music
Thanatology.
genbk08$29.95
genbk08
GRACE NOTES (BOOK/CD)
Tami Briggs shares her most profound and deeply
spiritual experiences playing the harp at the hospital and hospice bedside.
gracenotes$25.00
gracenotes
REVERIE HARP HARMONY GUIDE
Tune your Reverie to the Lullaby tuning and use
these song sheets and color coded chord guide will
get you playing and singing songs on your Reverie
Harp in no time.
revbk03$17.95
I have been playing the reverie harp at least once a week since January
during meditation class. Without exception, everyone in the class has
expressed appreciation for the deep state of grace that the sound from this
instrument brings to them in their meditation. Another way I have been
blessed by the harp has been during my visits to a local hospital. It has
been such a gift to me to feel joy when I look in their eyes while I play for
them. I could go on, but suffice it to say that your gift has changed my
life in ways I cannot express adequately in words.
revbk03
DVD
THE REVERIE HARP (DVD)
This hour long DVD by Peter Roberts will teach
you everything you need to know to get the most
out of your Reverie Harp. Learn playing techniques as well as insight into use of the Reverie
Harp as an instrument of care in medical settings.
revdvd02$15.00
Thank you and Love always,
Claudine
many more testimonials, videos, and stories
online at www.harpkit.com/reverie
harpbkcd99
REVERIE HARP • PRE-CUT KIT • $369
CDs
FROM THE DEEP EARTH CD
Peter Roberts is featured along with several other
harpists creating music for rest and renewal.
cdearth$15.95
cdearth
cdspring
DEDICATION PLATES
We offer the Classic Reverie Harp as a pre-cut kit for
people to assemble and finish at home. This project is
perfect for the hobbyist who has a drill press, a router,
belt sander, and at least a dozen clamps available.
People are impressed with the fit of the parts and the clarity of the assembly instructions. A finely crafted kit.
revkit
classic reverie harp • PRE-CUT KIT
369.00
The Reverie Harp Kit went together with success, even for
someone without a lot of woodworking skills or background.
We are finding it very beautiful to look at and soothing to
play. It will be used in a hospice situation and we’re really
looking forward to sharing it with the patients and staff.
- Rob and Nancy
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SOUNDS OF SPRING CD
A new CD that features 6 tracks of Reverie harp
music. Recorded by musicians from the Mayo
Clinic Spiritual Health Dept. Lovely and relaxing.
cdspring$15.95
Order a laser engraved dedication plate and we will
install this on the soundboard, between the Tree of Life
and the brass bridge.
Measures approx. 1" x 2" and holds 3 lines of text, up
to 20 characters per line.
Just tell us clearly what message you want engraved on
the plate.
nameplate dedication plate (rectangle or oval)
651-439-9120
25.00
Reverie Harps and Music Therapy
The
Reverie Harp
Make soothing music.
A. Classic Reverie Harp
B. Reverie 2
itemdescription
revkit
revfin
rev2fin
rev2findl
classic reverie harp • PRE-CUT KIT
(a) classic reverie harp • FINISHED
(b) reverie 2 • FINISHED
(c) reverie 2 deluxe • FINISHED
ACCESSORIES FOR REVERIE HARPS
pricedescription
revbag
revstand
revdvd02
revstrg
rev2strg
nameplate
pickheart
padded gig bag
folding display stand
dvd: 70 min reverie harp instructional dvd
spare string set for classic reverie harp
spare string set for reverie 2 models
dedication plate (rectangle or oval)
heart shaped felt pick
Oversized, soft felt pick. Very easy to hold.
C. Reverie 2 Deluxe
The Reverie Harp is a type of psaltery that we designed specifically
for therapeutic applications. It is tuned so that there are no wrong
notes which means that ANYONE can make beautiful, soothing
sounds on this instrument.
FEATURES
• 22 strings, steel
• Pentatonic tuning
• 20" long, 12-1/2" wide
• 4-1/2 pounds
• Solid mahogany soundboard (Classic and Rev 2 Deluxe)
• Solid cherry frame (Classic and Reverie 2 Deluxe)
• Birch plywood top (Reverie 2)
• Poplar frame (Reverie 2)
REVERIE HARPS
No practice required.
Caregivers all over the world are finding the Reverie Harp to be an
invaluable tool. It is being used in children’s hospitals, senior care
facilities, memory care units, Veteran’s hospitals, counseling clinics,
Hospice care, and many other settings.
price
$369.00
$575.00
419.00
575.00
price
$68.00
29.00
15.00
31.50
31.50
25.00
2.99
It is equally suited to provide care for the care-givers. Just 10
minutes of sitting quietly, cradling the harp against your chest and
enjoying the soothing sounds can provide a wonderful respite from
a stressful life.
How is the Reverie Harp played?
The simple answer is: You play the Reverie Harp however you want. There are
no wrong notes! You can:
• close your eyes and just strum the strings • pluck individual strings
• pluck any two or more strings together • strum it with a pick
• tap the strings with a pencil
• strum all the strings
However you choose to play the Reverie Harp - it will sound good.
www.harpkit.com
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Folk Instruments
HOGNOSE PSALTERY
Our pre-cut kit is about a 10
hour project requiring some
clamps, a hand drill, and
normal hand tools. This is a
great project to decorate. The
optional large rosette (page
27) is just one way to decorate the soundboard.
FEATURES
• 15 strings, steel
• Range: C4 to C6
• 28" long, 10" height
• Laminated birch top
• Hardwood frame
• Weight: 2-3/4 pounds
• Includes set of 8 songsheets
• Kit difficulty level:
Order this in-the-white and
we assemble and drill the kit
for you, leaving the finishing
and stringing for you.
The Hognose Psaltery continues to be a popular choice
partly because it makes for a gentle introduction to musical instrument building. It is also a great instrument to
introduce children to the musical scale. Or use it to add a
nice touch to period plays and festivals.
HOGNOSE PSALTERY
itemdescription
hogkit
hogitw
hogfin
hognose psaltery • PRE-CUT KIT
hognose psaltery • IN-THE-WHITE
hognose psaltery • FINISHED
hogplan
hoghdwe
hognose psaltery • BLUEPRINT
hognose psaltery • HARDWARE & STRINGS
ACCESSORIES FOR HOGNOSE PSALTERY
itemdescription
hogbag
hogstrg
stand1
hogsong2
hogsong3
Pre-cut kit
BOWED PSALTERY
The Bowed Psaltery sounds much like a
violin, but each note has its own separate
string. The natural notes (white keys on
the piano) are on the right side, and the
sharps and flats (black keys) are on the left
side. Just bow along one edge or the other
to play the notes you want - no fingering
required!
price
$79.00
15.95
29.00
9.95
9.95
Shown
w/optional
medium
rosette
(page 27)
assembly instructions and more online at
www.harpkit.com/bowedpsaltery
Available in cherry or walnut
BOWED PSALTERY
Pre-cut kit
itemdescription
Order the bowed psaltery
in‑the‑white and you can
decorate, stain, and finish however you like before installing
the hardware and strings.
18
21.99
38.00
FEATURES
• 32 strings, steel
• Range: C4 to G6
• 26" long, 7-3/4" wide
• Solid mahogany top
• Cherry or walnut frame
• Kit difficulty level:
Includes a “camera mount” on the bottom
so it can be attached to a tripod for two
handed bowing.
The pre-cut kit is a 15-20
hour project and you’ll want
several clamps, a drill press,
and an electric hand sander.
padded gig bag
spare set of 15 strings
folding display stand
songsheets: 8 chrstmas carols
songsheets: 10 folk songs
price
$115.00
145.00
175.00
bpkit
bpitw
bpfin
bowed psaltery • PRE-CUT KIT
bowed psaltery • IN-THE-WHITE
bowed psaltery • FINISHED
bpplan
bphdwe
bowed psaltery • BLUEPRINT
bowed psaltery • HARDWARE & STRINGS
ACCESSORIES FOR BOWED PSALTERY
itemdescription
bpbag
bpstrg
bpbowkit
bpbowfin
bpbkcd01
bpdvd95
651-439-9120
padded gig bag
spare set of 32 strings
extra bow • KIT
extra bow • FINISHED
book/cd: psimple psaltery instruction
dvd: easy to play the bowed psaltery
price
$225.00
299.00
379.00
29.00
69.00
price
$95.00
31.50
25.00
39.00
25.00
24.95
Folk Instruments
The Kantele is a type of
plucked psaltery from Finland. Though it only has 10
strings, you will find you can
pull plenty of music out of this
simple instrument. The tone
has a quality that is entirely
unique, sweet and evocative.
KANTELE
FEATURES
• 10 strings, steel
• Range: A3 to D5
• 33" long, 7" wide
• Weight: 2-1/2 pounds
• Solid mahogany soundboard
• Solid walnut frame
• Rosette included (see page 27)
• Kit difficulty level:
The pre-cut kit is a 6-8 hour project and fairly
simple. You’ll need a few clamps to assemble the
frame and a drill to make the holes for the tuning
pins. A power sander and/or router will also be
quite helpful. Also available in-the-white.
Rosette included. Please select style from page 27
KANTELE
itemdescription
kankit
kanitw
kanfin
price
kantele • PRE-CUT KIT
kantele • IN-THE WHITE
kantele • FINISHED
ACCESSORIES FOR KANTELE
itemdescription
kanbag
kanstg
kanbkcd
kanbkcd02
$149.00
189.00
239.00
padded gig bag
spare set of 10 strings
book/cd: my kantele is my teacher
book/cd: my first kantele - 21 easy lessons
pre-cut kit
price
$99.00
10.95
35.00
35.00
kanbkcd02
videos, sound samples, and more online at
www.harpkit.com/kantele
OLD WORLD LYRE
FEATURES
• 10 strings - nylon or steel
• Range: C4 to E5
• 25" tall, 15-1/2" wide
• Solid spruce top
• Solid walnut frame
• Weight: 2-1/2 pounds
• Kit difficulty level:
OLD WORLD LYRE
itemdescription
lyrekit
lyreitw
lyrefin
old world lyre • PRE-CUT KIT
old wolrd lyre • IN-THE-WHITE
old world lyre • FINISHED
ACCESSORIES FOR OLD WORLD LYRE
itemdescription
lyrebag
lyrestrg-n
lyrestrg-w
lyrebk01
stand1
price
$235.00
325.00
399.00
price
padded gig bag
$95.00
spare set of 10 strings - NYLON
7.00
spare set of 10 strings - WIRE
13.00
book: learn to play the davidic harp (marini) 19.95
folding display stand
29.00
Our pre-cut kit parts fit
together very well on this
kit. You’ll want a router
for trimming the front and
back flush with the curved
body and for rounding over
the edges. Expect to put in
about 20-30 hours on this
project.
The design of this Old World Lyre is
based off ancient etchings, with some
modifications. It’s great for period
plays and historical re-enactments.
Choose either nylon strings for a mellow, harp-like sound, or wire strings
for a brighter tone with more sustain.
pre-cut kit
Also available in-the-white.
www.harpkit.com
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Folk Instruments
HURDY GURDY
Shown with optional inlay
banding around edges (see page 27)
FEATURES
• 4 strings
• 12 buttons
• 28" long, 13" wide
• Solid mahogany top
• Walnut body
• Weight: 5-3/4 pounds
• Kit difficulty level
Enjoy the sound of bagpipes? Get
the same sound from the Hurdy
Gurdy without losing your breath.
Just turn the crank to activate the
rosin-coated wheel. Push the keys
with your left hand to play melodies.
This is a fascinating reproduction
from 16th century Europe. It has a
diatonic scale spanning 1-1/2 octaves.
Small rosettes for peghead included in price. Select style from page 27.
HURDY GURDY
itemdescription
hurdkit
hurdfin
hurdplan
hurdhdwe
hurdy gurdy • PRE-CUT KIT
*hurdy gurdy • FINISHED
hurdy gurdy • BLUEPRINT
hurdy gurdy • HARDWARE & STRINGS
ACCESSORIES FOR HURDY GURDY
itemdescription
hurdbag
hurdstrg
strap2
hurddvd
price
$625.00
1190.00
39.00
69.00
price
padded gig bag
$169.00
spare set of 4 strings
39.00
strap with 2 buttons
35.00
dvd: hurdy gurdy by jerry brown
20.00
75 min dvd on setup , final adjustments, & playing
*We can install inlay banding for $100. Select style from pg. 27.
This is our most involved kit and requires patience and
attention to detail. Use a router to add optional inlay banding, a scroll saw for
cutting the soundholes, a band saw
for shaping the brass
crank, and a buffing
wheel for polishing
the brass.
Optional: Add 2 large
rosettes (page 27)
for soundholes.
RENAISSANCE GUITAR
Pre-cut kit
GUITBK25
CLEARANCE PRICE
Our pre-cut kit can be assembled at home using
common hand tools in about 30-40 hours. You’ll
want a router if you choose to add optional inlay
banding around the edges (pg. 27).
RENAISSANCE GUITAR
itemdescription
renkit
renfin
renplan
renhdwe
price
renaissance guitar • PRE-CUT KIT
$369.00
*renaissance guitar • FINISHED
750.00
renaissance guitar • BLUEPRINT
29.00
renaissance guitar • HARDWARE & STRINGS 129.00
*We can install inlay banding for $100. Select style from pg. 27.
ACCESSORIES FOR RENAISSANCE GUITAR
itemdescription
renbag
guitstrg
guitstrgny
strap2
guitbk02
guitbk25
20
padded gig bag
spare set of 6 guitar strings, STEEL spare set of 6 guitar strings, NYLON
strap w/2 buttons
teach yourself guitar
guitar building basics
price
$169.00
9.95
9.95
35.00
24.95
27.95 9.95
FEATURES
• 6 strings, steel or nylon
• 38" long, 15" wide
• 25.4" scale length
• Double action truss rod
• Black sealed gear tuners
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Solid mahogany top
• Walnut sides & back
• Weight 4 pounds
• Kit difficulty level:
Though not an authentic replica,
our Renaissance Guitar has the
the shape of a 17th century lutestyle instrument. Adds authenticity to period festivals and events.
It plays just like a standard guitar,
same scale length, tuning, etc. The
large sound chamber and solid
mahogany top provide a big, rich
voice. Choose either steel or nylon
strings. Works best with a strap!
651-439-9120
Jumbo rosette
included
with kit
(doily or
celtic knot)
Folk Instruments
Strumbly has been one of our most
popular projects since we introduced it in
2006. If you can count to ten, you can
play Strumbly. We’ve heard from lots of
people that were frustrated with guitar
but found success on Strumbly. We
have a play-by-number songbook written specifically for this instrument that
includes over 125 songs.
FEATURES
• 3 strings, steel
• 25" long, 8" wide, 1-3/4" deep
• 1.8 pounds
• 23-1/2” scale length
• Rosette included (see page 27)
• Kit difficulty level:
What is Strumbly?
Simply put, Strumbly is the easiest
fretted musical instrument you will ever play.
Our pre-cut kit is about a 10-15 hour project. You’ll
glue the frame to the neck which is greatly simplified
thanks to the slots cut into the heel. Glue on the front
and back and then trim and sand. The fret-slots are
pre cut and the holes for the tuners are pre-drilled.
Sand, decorate, apply some varnish, string it up and
start strumming! Download the assembly instructions
for a detailed preview of the assembly process.
STRUMBLY
itemdescription
strumkit
strumfin
strumbly • PRE-CUT KIT
strumbly • FINISHED
ACCESSORIES FOR STRUMBLY
itemdescription
Pre-cut kit
strumbag-s padded gig bag
strumstrg spare set of strings
strap2
strap with 2 buttons
strumsong02 strumbly songbook w/125+ songs
The Psalmodikon is played by plucking the string or by using the optional
violin bow. Each instrument comes
with a “Transposition Stick” with
numbering that corresponds to the
two books listed below. This play-bynumber system means that you don’t
have to learn to read music!
Pre-cut kit
price
$145.00
229.95
price
$44.95
4.50
35.00
20.95
PSALMODIKON
Violin Bow sold separately
FEATURES
• 1 string, steel
• Solid spruce top
• Cherry ply back and sides
• 32" long, 3-1/2" wide, 2-1/4" deep
• 1-1/2 pounds
• Kit difficulty level:
Rosette included. Please select style from page 27
PSALMODIKON
itemdescription
Our pre-cut kit is quite easy to assemble. The most challenging
part of this kit is installing the frets and sanding them flush with the
edges of the fingerboard.
Also available in-the-white if you don’t have the time or tools to assemble the kit. We leave the final sanding, decorating, and finishing
to you.
www.harpkit.com
psalmkit
psalmitw
psalmfin
psalmodikon • PRE-CUT KIT
psalmodikon • IN-THE-WHITE
psalmodikon • FINISHED
ACCESSORIES FOR PSALMODIKON
itemdescription
price
$99.00
149.95
189.95
price
psalmbag
padded gig bag
$89.00
violbow
violin bow
55.00
psalmbk
book: music for the psalmodikon
22.50
psalmcd
cd: psalmodikon in the old country church 15.95
strumsong02 book: strumbly songbook 20.95
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Folk Instruments
MOUNTAIN BANJO
FEATURES
• 5 strings, steel or nylgut
• 36-1/2" long, 12" wide
• 25-1/2" scale length
• Solid cherry body
• Cherry/walnut laminated neck
• Walnut peghead overlay
• Double action truss rod
• Planetary geared tuners
• Kit difficulty level
Our Mountain Banjo is a well proportioned, all wood
banjo with a great feel and sweet tone. We offer plenty
of options so you can set up this banjo just how you
want. Steel strings or nylgut, fretted or fretless - take
your pick!
Mountain Banjo - Pre-cut kit
The pre-cut kit goes together
nicely. The solid hardwood
body is already shaped and the
neck is pre-fit to the body. You
will design and cut out the
shape of the peghead, install
the marking dots on the rosewood fingerboard, and tap the
fretwire into the slots.
FEATURES
• 4 strings, steel or nylon
• 32" long, 12" wide
• 21-1/4" scale length
• Solid cherry body
• Cherry/walnut laminated neck
• Walnut peghead overlay
• Planetary geared tuners
• Kit difficulty level:
Tenor Banjo
TENOR BANJO
We are pretty excited about our newest
banjo offering - the 4 string Tenor Banjo.
We use the same body as our Mountain
Banjo but have a shorter, 4-string neck.
Mountain
Banjo
We have 3 different tunings available for this
model.
Chicago: DGBE: (like a 4-strg. guitar)
Standard Tenor: CGDA (like a mandola)
Irish Tenor: GDAE (octave lower than
mandolin)
When ordering the Mountain Banjo, please specify:
• Fretted or Fretless
• Steel or Nylon strings
5 STRING MOUNTAIN BANJO
itemdescription
4 STRING TENOR BANJO
itemdescription
tbanjkit
tbanjitw
tbanjfin
itemdescription
tbanjbag
stand1
banjbk11
banjstrg-t
banjstrg-i
banjstrg-c 22
price
tenor banjo • PRE-CUT KIT Please specify tuning
$299.00
tenor banjo • IN-THE-WHITE
399.00
tenor banjo • FINISHED
525.00
ACCESSORIES FOR TENOR BANJO
padded gig bag
folding display stand
book/cd/dvd - first lessons, tenor banjo
tenor banjo strings, steel
irish tenor banjo strings, steel
chicago tuning strings, steel
price
$49.95
29.00
16.99
8.95
8.95
5.95
mbanjkit
mbanjitw
mbanjfin
mbanjplan
mbanjhdwe
mountain banjo • PRE-CUT KIT
mountain banjo • IN-THE-WHITE
mountain banjo • FINISHED
mountain banjo • BLUEPRINT
mountain banjo • HARDWARE & STRINGS
ACCESSORIES FOR BANJO
price
$325.00
425.00
599.00
29.00
179.00
itemdescription
price
itemdescription
price
banjbag-s
strap2
banjstrg
banjstrg-n
padded gig bag
$49.00
strap with 2 buttons - black or brown
35.00
spare set of mt. banjo strings, loop-end steel 9.95
spare set of mt. banjo strings, nylgut
12.95
BANJO INSTRUCTION
banjbkcd02 book/cd: clawhammer banjo for ignoramus $22.95
banjbkcd03 book/cd: bluegrass banjo for ignoramus
22.95
651-439-9120
Easy Projects
CARDBOARD KITS
FEATURES
• 4 strings • 33” long • 25” scale length
• Kit difficulty level:
Our cardboard guitars and dulcimers are very
popular both at home and as school projects.
The body pieces are laser cut so the shape of the
instrument is just right everytime. The white
cardboard is just begging for fun decorations.
You’ll be amazed at the sound and durability
of these instruments. Both kits use real geared
tuners so they hold pitch extremely well and are
easy to tune.
Kids can build a musical instrument in
about four hours!
Discount
pricing on 12
or more kits.
These cardboard kits are most suited to
ages 9 and up but younger children will
enjoy the projects too if they are assisted
by an adult.
Cardboard Guitar Kit Parts
Each kit includes a simple songbook.
Kids are much more motivated to learn
to play an instrument they helped build!
Our simple 2-chord song approach gets
them playing real songs right away.
Kayla and Kamran Nia with the cardboard dulcimers they made and decorated.
Two Chord Songbook
item cbfolk
ukebk03
cbstrg
I have been having a lot of fun with these! Just ordered
eight more for a Summer Camp!
Thanks, Philip Guest
cbdulc
mdulbk85
description
Decorating possibilities are endless.
A trip to the craft store + your imagination =
an instrument that is unlike any other.
CARDBOARD GUITAR
itemdescription
2chordbk
genbk02
genbk50
www.harpkit.com
price
cardboard folk guitar - KIT
$44.95
book: fun with strums - baritone ukulele
7.99
this book works great with the cardboard guitar
spare set of four strings (specify guitar or dulc) 4.50
CARDBOARD DULCIMER
cardboard mt. dulcimer - KIT
44.95
book: complete chilren’s dulcimer method
14.95
SIMPLE SONG BOOKS
two chord songs in the key of c
101 three-chord songs
50 three-chord christmas songs price
$14.95
17.95
9.95
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Simple Projects
CIGAR BOX UKE
We provide the cigar box, the pre-cut
wood neck, and all the musical hardware and strings along with complete
assembly instructions to build a working ukulele.
Have your own cigar box? Just order
the hardware pack and pre-cut neck.
FEATURES
• 4 strings
• 20" long
• 14" scale length
• Tuning: GCEA
• Kit difficulty level:
Micah is not quite five. He was able to help with the sanding, screwing the
neck to the box (after I drilled the holes), holding one end of the strings
taut while I tied the knots, threading the strings through the holes in the
tuning pins, and turning the tuning key. It was his choice to mount the
neck on the bottom of the box so he can open the secret compartment more
easily. I glued on the toothpicks, broke off the ends and applied the handrubbed (tung oil) finish.
Thanks for the FUN PROJECT!
Peg
CIGAR BOX UKULELE
itemdescription
cigarkit
ukestrg
cigarhdwe
cigarneck
ukebk02
THUMB PIANO
Thumb Pianos, aka kalimbas, are a lot of fun to
play. Pluck the tines with your thumbs to play
melodies.
FEATURES
• 5-1/2" wide
• 7-1/2" long
• 15 tines (notes)
• Tuning: G4 - G6
• Kit difficulty level:
price
cigar box ukulele KIT
spare set of ukulele strings
hardware pack for cigar box ukulele
pre-cut neck for cigar box ukulele
fun with strums - ukulele
$49.00
5.95
16.00
29.00
7.99
All of the projects on these two pages are rated at 1-2
hammers. They go together using regular household
tools and only take between 4-8 hours to assemble. These
are fun weekend projects and all are suitable for kids ages
10+ Quantity discounts available.
The best thing about these instruments is that they really
play! We have designed all of these projects so that they
make real musical instruments, not just toys.
The Thumb Pianos are a HUGE hit at our house! Our family
loves playing music together. The girls have figured out “Heart
and Soul” to play together :) Their piano lessons have taught
them to use their ears to try to figure out different songs /
melodies. We love the beautiful instruments we purchased from
Music Makers! We will definitely encourage
friends to check out your website. :)
-Krista
The pre-cut kit is a simple
weekend project. It will take
about 6-8 hours to glue the
parts together, sand, apply a
finish, and install the hardware.
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THUMB PIANO - 12 TINES
itemdescription
thumkit
thumfin
thumplan
thumhdwe
price
thumb piano • PRE-CUT KIT $52.00
thumb piano • FINISHED
89.00
thumb piano • BLUEPRINT
25.00
thumb piano • HARDWARE 18.00
Simple Projects
CAJONS
FEATURES
• 18" tall
• 11" wide
• 11" deep
• Kit difficulty level:
Cajon
Snare
Cajon
Cajons measure 18" x 11" x 11"
A best seller! Simple to build, endless
decorating possibilites, and great fun
to play.
All you need to assemble the pre-cut
kit is some tape, woodworking glue,
sand paper, finish and about 4 hours
time.
CAJON
itemdescriptioin
We LOVE the cajon kit. LOVE IT. I
have a small but very active Instrument Construction class, and they
are having a great time putting this
thing together. And all the musicians in the school cannot wait for
them to finish so they can play it.
cajonkit
cajonfin
cajon • PRE-CUT KIT
cajon • FINISHED
SNARE CAJON
itemdescription
price
$119.00
159.00
price
cajonkits snare cajon • PRE-CUT KIT 129.00
cajonfins snare cajon • FINISHED
$199.00
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR CAJON
itemdescription
cajondvd01 dvd: grooves for beginners
-Jason
price
19.95
complete assembly videos online
www.harpkit.com/cajon
LIL’ LYRE
FEATURES
• 14" tall
• 10" wide
• 10 strings
• Range: C5- E6
• Includes Sm. Rosette
• Kit difficulty level:
The Lil’ Lyre is a very easy kit
to make and string up to play
in the key of C. Great fun
for kids to decorate and learn
songs.
Thank you so much for creating this beautiful
kit! It is such a wonderful way to introduce kids
to basic woodworking. It enables them to develop
skills and they have a beautiful instrument in
the end!
I attached a picture of Grace and her finished
lyre at the Washington County Fair, where she
entered it as her 4H project. She was named
Grand Champion!
Kristin Weeldreyer
Also check out the simple
songbook for this instrument!
Kit includes rosette. Select style from pg. 27
LIL’ LYRE
itemdescriptioin
price
itemdescription
price
lil-lyrekit lil’ lyre • PRE-CUT KIT
55.00
lil-lyrefin lil’ lyre • FINISHED
$89.00
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL FOR LYRE
lyrebk01
www.harpkit.com
learn to play 10-string harp $19.95
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Blueprints
BLUEPRINTS
HARPS
SHEPHERD LAP HARP
shepplan blueprint & instructions
shephdwe hardware & strings
GOTHIC HARP (PAGE 8)
gothplan blueprint & instructions
gothhdwe hardware & strings
REGENCY HARP (PAGE 6)
regplan
blueprint & instructions
reghdwe hardware & strings
Complete
parts list
Step-by-step
assembly
instructions
$39.00
$189.00
$49.00
$299.00
MOUNTAIN BANJO (PAGE 22)
mbanjplan blueprint & instructions
$29.00
mbanjhdwe hardware & strings
$179.00
BOUZOUKI
bouzplan blueprint & instructions
bouzhdwe hardware & strings
Clear black &
white copy
$29.00
$99.00
HARP SOUNDBOARD BLANKS
6-ply, 1/8” thick aircraft birch
frontlg
large • 19” x 60”
$99.00
use large for gothic and regency
frontsm
small • 19” x 36”
$59.00
use small for shepherd, limerick, and studio
Helpful
hints
Full size drawing of
each part
$29.00
$75.00
LIMERICK LAP HARP (PAGE 7)
limplan
blueprint & instructions
$29.00
limhdwe hardware & strings
$145.00
STUDIO HARP • 29 STRINGS
studplan blueprint & instructions
studhdwe hardware & strings
Our blueprints
feature:
HARP DESIGN RESOURCES
FOLK HARP DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
150 page manual in 3-ring binder with a harp design
worksheet by Jerry Brown
genbk35
book and worksheet
$49.95
sheet35
extra worksheet
12.00
MORE MUSICAL BLUEPRINTS
FHJ - SCIENCE OF HARP MAKING
Collection of articles from the FHJ includes Mark
Bolles’ Harp-Maker’s Notebook, string calculation
formulas, and more technical info.
fhjcd01cd-rom
$14.95
fhjpdf01
pdf download from website 14.95
FHJ - FOLK HARP PLANS
25 harp plans (scale drawings) plus many articles with
advice on harp making
fhjcd03cd-rom
$14.95
fhjpdf03
pdf download from website 14.95
THUMB PIANO (PAGE 24)
thumplan blueprint & instructions
thumhdwe hardware pack
$25.00
$18.00
PODIUM MUSIC STAND
blueprint & instructions
hardware pack
$29.00
$35.00
$29.00
$149.00
HOURGLASS MOUNTAIN DULCIMER (page 14)
hourplan blueprint & instructions
$29.00
hourhdwe hardware & strings
$29.00
podiplan
podihdwe
17/16 HAMMERED DULCIMER (PAGE 15)
1716plan blueprint & instructions
$29.00
1716hdwe hardware & strings
$85.00
RENAISSANCE GUITAR (SEE PAGE 20)
renplan
blueprint & instructions
$29.00
renhdwe hardware & strings
$129.00
HOGNOSE PSALTERY (PAGE 18)
hogplan
blueprint & instructions
$25.00
hoghdwe hardware & strings
$38.00
ADJUSTABLE H. DULC. STAND (PAGE 15)
adjplan
blueprint & instructions
$29.00
adjhdwe
hardware pack
$39.00
HURDY GURDY (PAGE 20)
hurdplan blueprint & instructions
hurdhdwe hardware & strings
bpplan
bphdwe
free
$29.00
AUTOCHORD
autoplan blueprint & instructions
autohdwe hardware & strings
free
$135.00
ELECTRIC DULCIMER
edulcplan blueprint & instructions
edulchdwe hardware & strings
free
$18.00
free
$69.00
GUIT-A-LONG TRAVEL GUITAR
guitplan blueprint & instructions free
guithdwe hardware & strings
$69.00
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BOWED PSALTERY (PAGE 18)
blueprint & instructions
hardware & strings
$29.00
$69.00
You’ll notice that the following plans are FREE.
These are ONLY available as an electronic download from our website.
ANIMAL HARP
anmlplan blueprint & instructions
anmlhdwe hardware & strings
DOOR HARP
doorplan blueprint & instructions
doorhdwe hardware & strings
$29.00
$69.00
MINI HAMMERED DULCIMER
miniplan blueprint & instructions free
minihdwe hardware & strings
$39.00
SUITCASE BASS
blueprint & instructions
hardware & strings
free
$259.00
Based on your free plan I was able to make a
mandolin with some “cosmetic” changes.
I’m happy to share the final result with you.
TEARDROP MANDOLIN
mandplan blueprint & instructions
mandhdwe hardware & strings
free
$59.00
Note : No electrical equipment was used: all
made by hand tools.
TREKKER TRAVEL GUITAR
trekplan blueprint & instructions
trekhdwe hardware & strings
free
$69.00
Thanks and best regards,
Erik Houtman
WOODEN TONGUE DRUM
drumplan blueprint & instructions
free
bassplan
basshdwe
651-439-9120
Decorations
Jumbo 4-1/4” size available for
celtic knot and doily only.
FEATURES
• laser cut
• 1/8” thick baltic birch
small: 2” diam.
medium: 2-3/8” diam.
large: 3-1/4” diam.
bfly
Butterfly Rosette
celtic
Celtic Knot Rosette
doily
Doily Rosette
ROSETTES
These rosettes are a simple and
beautiful way to customize your
instrument. They can be glued
directly on a soundboard without
interfering with the strings or
inlaid flush for a more professional
appearance.
We also offer an optional wood
ring to support the rosette under
the soundboard.
dragfly
Dragonfly Rosette
fleur
Fleur-de-Lis Rosette
flower
Flower Rosette
leaf
Leaf Rosette
kinnor
Kinnor Rosette
snow
Snowflake Rosette
star
Star Rosette
tree
Tree of Life Rosette
Rosettes (any size) $13.00
donut $3.50
triknot
Tri-Knot Rosette
INLAY
inlaya 1/8” x 36” $5.95 per piece
inlayb 3/16” x 36” $9.95
inlayc 3/16” x 36” $6.95
inlayd 1/4” x 36” $7.95
Router Bit
inlaye 1/4” x 36” $7.95
inlayf 1/4” x 36” $7.95
inlayh 1/4” x 36” $7.95
inlayl 1/4” x 36” $12.95
inlayg 5/16” x 36” $7.95
inlayi 5/16” x 36” $9.95
inlayj 1/2” x 36” $12.95
Inlay around the edge of an
instrument is a sure sign of
excellent craftsmanship. Our
inlay is about 1/16” thick
and you’ll need a router to
cut the 1/16” ledge.
1/4”
shaft
Allen Wrench
1/2”
cutter
3/8” bearing
and washer
1/2” bearing
Using our router bit set
makes installing this inlay a
breeze. This is a side cutting routerset$49.95
bit with 2 roller bearings.
Install the larger bearing to trim the edge flush and use
the smaller bearing to cut the ledge around the body
www.harpkit.com
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Scratch Builder’s Supplies
tuning pins, bridge pins, eyelets, etc.
item
zpin
scufpin
zpinlg
zpinos
hpin
taperpin
pinream
thredpin
drilld
pindriver
pintite
eyessm
eyesmd
eyeslg
bridgepin
drill24
allen564
tailpin
prong
description
(a) zither pin, 3/16” dia., 1-3/4” long
$0.37
scuffed zither pin (for bowed psaltery)
.49
zither pin with enlarged hole
1.05
oversize zither pin (+.010” larger diameter)
3.15
(b) steel hitch pin, 9/64” dia., 1-1/4” long
.22
(c) #5 tapered harp pin, 3” long
2.65
reamer for tapered pins, spiral flute
79.00
(d) threaded harp pin, 3” x 15/64”
2.75
size #d drill bit for threaded harp pins
5.25
brass driver for installing threaded harp pins
2.75
tightening solution for loose pins
8.85
(r) small eyelet (fits 3/32” hole)
.12
(s) medium eyelet (fits 1/8” hole)
.16
(t) large eyelet (fits 5/32” hole)
.16
(u) threaded bridge pin, allen drive (5/32” x 1-1/4”)1.05
#24 drill bit for threaded bridge pins
1.99
5/64” allen wrench for threaded bridgepins
.79
(w) copper tail pins, 1/16” x 3/4”
.06
thumb prong material, price per foot
1.05
$0.34
.44
.95
2.29
.19
2.10
$0.29
.39
.85
2.14
.18
1.59
2.50
2.20
.10
.11
.11
.85
.08
.08
.08
.75
.59
.05
.75
.39
.04
.55
J
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item
zwren
lwren
taperkey
twren
pianokey
F
H
Zither Pin
Wrench
E
Rubber
Coated
C
Black
Harp
Pins
D
R
S
T
Brass
Eyelets
W
Allen
Drive
Bridge
Pins
U
Copper
Tail Pins
description
1-1112-23
(e) wood handle tuning wrench
$5.50
works with standard zither pins
(f) l-handle wrench (square hole)
8.95
works with threaded harp pins and zither pins
(h) rubber handle wrench (star hole)
21.00
works with tapered harp pins
(i) t-handle wrench (star hole)
21.00
works with standard zither pins
(j) piano tuning wrench (star hole)
39.95
for piano pins, includes 2 rubber damping wedges
geared tuners
opengear
opengear-2
sealgearb
bassgear
mbanjgear
5thgear
mbanjgearset
mandgearsg
Hitch Pin
Zither Pin
tuning wrenches
Piano
Tuning Wrench
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1-99100-499 500+
Chrome
description
(k) open gear tuner, chrome
(m) open gear tuner, plastic button
(n) sealed gear tuner, black
(o) bass gear tuner, nickel
(p) planetary banjo gear
(q) banjo 5th gear
set of 5 tuners for banjo
(r) 8 inline mandolin tuners, gold
1-23
$4.25
3.45
10.95
13.95
13.95
21.95
74.95
55.00
24-49
50+
$3.95
3.10
9.95
$3.25
2.75
7.95
12.95
19.95
10.95
17.95
N
$4.45
8.05
7.15
19.00
17.00
19.00
17.00
35.00
30.00
Black
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Q
P
O
M
Ivoroid
Buttons
R
Nickel Plated
other hardware
X
itemdescription
Z
Truss Cover Plate
V
Y
Truss Rods
Fretwire
28
dots 14
dots2mm
fretwire
fretsaw
truscvr
dubltrus
sgltrus
bphair delrinb
delrinw
brtube
brrods
mbanjskin
mandtailc
mandtailg
651-439-9120
24+
$4.95
pearl marking dot, 1/4” dia 2” long side marker rod, 2mm dia
(v) medium fretwire, per foot
special hand saw for cutting fret slots
(x) cover plate for truss rod w/ 3 screws
(y) double action truss rod (12”, 14” or 18”) (z) single action truss rod, martin style
psaltery bow hair
1/8” black nylon rod (per foot)
1/8” white nylon rod (per foot)
3/8” dia brass tubing (per foot)
3/32” dia brass rod (per foot)
8” dia textured head for mt. banjo
chrome tailpiece for mandolin
gold tailpiece for mandolin
Price
$.89ea
1.25
1.59 ft
39.95
5.95
27.95
27.95
3.95
1.25 ft
1.25 ft
5.99 ft
2.99 ft
29.95
15.95
29.95
Scratch Builder’s Supplies
VARNISH
Wipe-on gel urethane is simply the best! No drips, no brushes to
clean up, great looks, excellent protective coating in 5 easy steps:
1) Sand the wood smooth with 180 grit sandpaper.
2) Wipe on first coat of gel varnish to seal the wood, let dry fully.
3) Sand the dried varnish baby-smooth with 600 grit sandpaper.
Graining Pen
4) Wipe on 2nd coat of gel varnish, let dry.
5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 until it looks professional, the more coats, the better!
FINISH AND TOUCH UP SUPPLIES
The finish kit includes a foam applicator itemdescription
gel topcoat finishing kit
brush, sandpaper, and 1/2 pint of gel finishkit
finishpint extra 1/2 pint of gel topcoat varnish
topcoat finish.
darkcover scratch cover for dark wood
Price
$16.95
13.95
5.50
5.50
20.95
lightcover scratch cover for light wood
penset
set of 4 touch up graining pens
MUSICAL STRINGS
BALL-END STEEL STRINGS, 41” LONG
itemdescription
ball009
ball010
ball012
ball014
ball016
ball018
ball020
.009” plain steel
.010” plain steel
.012” plain steel
.014” plain steel
.016” plain steel
.018” plain steel
.020” plain steel
ball022
ball025
ball032
ball042
ball048
ball056
.022” bronze wound
.025” bronze wound
.032” bronze wound
.042” bronze wound
.048” bronze wound
.056” bronze wound
price
$1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
Our selection and variety of musical strings will help you get just about any
instrument strung up!
If you are designing your own instrument you will find two extremely useful, free resources on our website to help you find the correct strings.
The String Analysis Spreadsheet provides valuable information on string
tension and the article Secrets of the Harmonic Curve explains the “string
window”, saving you hours of trial and error and lots of broken strings.
Both of these resources can be found on our website in the library. Just
point your browser to:
www.harpkit.com/library
HARP STRINGS, MONOFILAMENT NYLON
LOOP-END STEEL STRINGS, 41” LONG
itemdescription
loop010
loop012
loop014
loop016
loop018
loop020
.010” plain steel
.012” plain steel
.014” plain steel
.016” plain steel
.018” plain steel
.020” plain steel
loop024
loop032
loop042
loop048
.024” bronze wound
.032” bronze wound
.042” bronze wound
.048” bronze wound
item
wire009
wire010
wire012
wire014
wire016
wire018
wire020
wire022
wire024
wire026
wire028
Available in clear, red, and blue
price
$1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
BULK MUSIC WIRE, STEEL
gauge
dia.25ft50ft100ft200ft
#0 .009”$4.00 $6.50 $11.00 $18.00
#1 .010”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#3 .012”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#5 .014”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#6 .016”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#7 .018”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#8 .020”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#9 .022”4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#10.024” 4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#11.026” 4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
#12.028” 4.00 6.50 11.00 18.00
itemdescription
nyl025
nyl032
nyl036
nyl040
nyl050
nyl060
.025” diameter, 48” long
.032” diameter, 48” long
.036” diameter, 48” long
.040” diameter, 48” long
.050” diameter, 48” long
.060” diameter, 52” long
VIOLIN PARTS
itemdescription
violstrg
violhair
rosin
violpeg
violream
violfbrid
violbrid
violtail
violgut
violend
violsadl
violnut
violpost
violset
violpurf
violchin
violfine
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D
C
H
E
price
set of 4 strings for violin
$15.95
synthetic bowhair for violin 5.95
cake of violin rosin
2.95
(a)ebony violin peg
3.95
(b) tapered violin reamer
79.95
(c) ebony fingerboard 29.00
(d)violin bridge
7.95
(e) ebony tailpiece 20.95
(f) tailgut 4.95
ebony end button 1.95
ebony saddle blank
1.50
ebony nut blank
2.95
spruce soundpost 1.25
(g) soundpost setting tool
10.95
set of 3 purfling strips 7.95
plastic chin rest 16.00
(h) fine tuner for string
5.95
www.harpkit.com
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price
$1.25
1.25
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.50
F
G
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Electronics and Inlay
tuning
ELECTRONICS
tunercord
ca1
ELECTRONICS
itemdescription
The Korg CA-1 tuner is inexpensive, accurate, and reliable. Fully
chromatic for tuning any instrument. You can’t have too many of
these around the house!
Plug this Tuner Cord into your
tuner and clip the other end to your
instrument. Helps tuning in noisy
environments.
amplification
piezo1
ca1
tunercord
piezo1
piezo2
preamp
beltamp
cord18
cord03
preamp
piezo2
Install a Piezo Pickup in your instrument and you can plug in to
any sound system or amplifer with a
standard instrument or guitar cable.
Get the single sensor for small instruments or the double sensor for larger
instruments.
The battery powered Honeytone
Belt Amp is tiny, portable, and fun.
Includes both a standard 1/4” jack
and a 1/8” headphone jack.
5-1/4” square and 2-1/2” deep
Justice
Matt Edwards
Justice
Mikaela Tomlin
Justice
Jerry Brown
Justice
Sharon Jackson
Chief Justice
Jacob Nelson
Justice
M. Cody Clifton
Justice
Stephanie Botz
MUSICMAKERS SUPREME COURT - CLASS OF 2016
30
price
$26.25
22.95
69.00
99.00
129.00
41.95
15.95
8.95
beltamp
Add the Pure Pre-Amp and
you have volume and tone
control that you can clip on
your belt. This pre-amp gives
your sound a nice boost and
more natural tone.
Justice
Zach Taylor
Justice
Tim Woulfe
korg electronic tuner
clip-on tuner cord
single sensor pickup
double sensor pickup
pure pre-amp
honeytone amp
guitar cable, 18 ft
guitar cable, 3 ft
651-439-9120
For the past 16 years I have watched Jerry share his joy and creativity with countless souls. He’s been
helping people build musical instruments for a long time now and decided the time was right to retire.
My wife, Stephanie, and I are thrilled and honored to take on the role of ownership and to continue the
work Jerry began 37 years ago.
My background couldn’t be better suited to Musicmakers. I enjoy playing an eclectic array of music on
guitar and mandolin and I am a complete nerd about lutherie and woodworking. Ask me about how to
sharpen a chisel or about bracing patterns on guitars and I’m likely to talk your ear off. I have a background in science education and a passion for teaching and lifelong learning. Basically, if you drew a
venn diagram of my passions, Musicmakers would be right there in the middle.
Stephanie has a social services background and has spent the last 15 years working with battered
women and homeless mothers. She will be helping out part time in the office as well as continuing
to work part time as a family coach. She is excited to get involved in Musicmakers and is particularly
interested in the music therapy aspect of what we do.
I couldn’t do this alone and I’m thankful I don’t have to. We have an amazing team here at Musicmakers. Cody, Mikaela, Matt, and Sharon keep the front office humming while Zach, Tim, and I make the
sawdust fly. And Jerry isn’t ready to leave quite yet. He’ll still be working his wonders 3 days a week.
We have something wonderful at Musicmakers. The experience of building and playing musical instruments is something worth sharing with the world and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to do so.
~Jacob Nelson
Made in the USA
How do I place an order?
1. You can place your order online 24 hours a day at www.harpkit.com
2. Place your order by phone during business hours - 800-432-5487
M-F 8am-5pm Central
3. Copy or tear out this order form and mail it to us at: Musicmakers
PO Box 2117
Stillwater, MN 55082
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than
walking alone in the light.
~Hellen Keller
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$6.00
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100 - 199 20.00
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30.00
500 - 999
40.00
over 1,000
55.00
canada,
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$10.00
20.00
25.00
35.00
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70.00
100.00
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japan
$20.00
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40.00
60.00
85.00
140.00
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merchandise total
shipping & handling
shipping surcharge
7.125% sales tax
mn residents only
grand total
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Stillwater, MN 55082
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Besides being able to browse our complete product selection and place a secure
order 24 hours a day, there are many other reasons to visit our website Free Stuff
Downloads
Assembly instructions for all of our kits are available
for download. This is a great way to get a closer
look at the project before you place an order.
We have lots of freebies on our website including
blueprints, a string analysis spreadsheet, several
MP3s, a fret calculator, an online tuner, chord
charts, and more...
Bargains
Sound Samples
We have many sound samples available online so
you can hear what our instruments sound like.
Our bargains page is updated regularly with scratch
and dent specials, consignment instruments, demo
models, and one-of-a-kind prototypes.
Video Demos
Builder’s Forum
Many of our instruments have a demo video so you
can take a closer look. We also have assembly
videos for some of our instruments.
Advice and tips about building our kits from Musicmakers’ staff and from other customers. Join
the community!
www.harpkit.com/forum
Established in 1978.