Best Dulcimers in 2025

Daisy
Last Updated: Oct 31, 2025

At a Glance: Our Top Picks for Dulcimers

Seagull Merlin Mahogany SG Dulcimer Guitar Natural
#TOP1
Seagull Merlin Mahogany Sg Dulcimer Guitar Natural
9.7
PM SCORE
Dulcimer Hanger Wall Mount Hook by String Swing - Black Wanut CC01D-BW
#TOP2
Dulcimer Hanger Wall Mount Hook By String Swing
9.7
PM SCORE
Seagull 039227 Merlin Spruce SG Dulcimer 4-String Diatonic Instrument
#TOP3
Seagull 039227 Merlin Spruce Sg Dulcimer 4-String Diatonic
9.6
PM SCORE

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Summary of the Best Dulcimers of 2025

Market Overview
Dulcimers Reviewed
  • Reviews Analyzed: 1955 Items
  • PM Avg. Rating: 6.3 / 10
30 Products Evaluated
  • Highest Price: $359.99
  • Lowest Price: $12.41
  • Avg. Price: $120.67
#TOP1

Seagull Merlin Mahogany Sg Dulcimer Guitar Natural

SEAGULL
FBA_MERLIN NATURAL MAHOGANY SG
30.00 X 18.00 X 3.50 Inches
2.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Chicago Music Exchange 9.90

Features

Solid mahogany top

Rock maple, string-through body.

Rock maple neck, drive-through neck design

Nut Width : 1.280"

Tusq nut by Graph Tech

Dulcimer Hanger Wall Mount Hook By String Swing - Black Wanut Cc01D-Bw

STRING SWING
8.50 X 1.75 X 5.50 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
String Swing 9.93

Features

Put that beautiful dulcimer up on the wall in the most secure and trusted hanger available. Best for use with scroll type dulcimer headstocks. For guitar style headstocks we recommend the CC01K Guitar Keeper

Responsibly harvested solid North American Black Walnut hardwood block milled on a local family farm

Hand welded and powder coated steel, and heavy duty rubber will last a lifetime

Hand made in the USA for 30+ years

Please note that dulcimers vary greatly in the shape of the headstock so this hanger will not work for all dulcimers

#TOP3

Seagull 039227 Merlin Spruce Sg Dulcimer 4-String Diatonic Instrument

SEAGULL
MERL NT SPR
30.00 X 18.00 X 3.50 Inches
2.10 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Pineville Music 9.82

Features

Solid spruce top

Rock maple, string-through body

Rock maple neck, drive-through neck design

Nut Width : 1.280"

Tusq nut by Graph Tech

Noter For The Mountain Dulcimer

ROOSEBECK
FBA_DMNTR
0.01 X 0.01 X 0.01 Inches
0.02 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
The Eastern Bazzar 5.82

Features

Handcrafted Quality, Value Priced

Satisfaction Guaranteed! 30-Day Return Policy!

#TOP5

Applecreek Acd100 Dulcimer

TROPHY
DULACD100
33.00 X 3.60 X 7.00 Inches
1.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Mud Pie 7.88

Features

6 1/2 Frets

All Wood

Laminated spruce top, back, and sides

Maple neck and fingerboard

Length: 31"

Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce F-Holes

ROOSEBECK
DMGS4
40.00 X 14.00 X 8.00 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING

Features

Neck at Nut: 1.25 inches in width

Neck at Body Joint: 1.25 inches in width

Nut: 1.25 inches in width, made from sheesham

Scale Length: 25.5 inches

4 tuning pegs/ levers

#TOP7

Dulcimer Hammers, Hearts, Rosewood

MID-EAST
DHAHHR
6.00 X 6.00 X 7.00 Inches
0.01 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Bwaaack! 5.46

Features

Handcrafted Quality, Value Priced

Satisfaction Guaranteed! 30-Day Return Policy!

#TOP8

Roosebeck Mountain Dulcimer 4-Str, Loop

ROOSEBECK
RBSMD4LE
0.01 X 0.01 X 0.01 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Bwaaack! 5.46

Features

Handcrafted Quality, Value Priced

Satisfaction Guaranteed! 30-Day Return Policy!

#TOP9

Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce F-Holes - Walnut

ROOSEBECK
DMGWS4
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Springdale Music 7.26

Features

Vaulted Fret Board For More Reactive Sound - Spruce Soundboard, Cream Colored, Straight Grained

#TOP10

Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce Knotwork

ROOSEBECK
DMGS4K
36.25 X 8.75 X 5.12 inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Springdale Music 7.26

Features

Neck at Nut: 1.25 inches in width

Neck at Body Joint: 1.25 inches in width

Nut: 1.25 inches in width, made from sheesham

Scale Length: 25.5 inches

4 tuning pegs/ levers

#TOP11

Apple Creek, 6-String Dulcimer (Gv-Acd100K)

APPLE CREEK
GV-ACD100K
32.60 X 7.00 X 3.70 inches
3.20 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Mud Pie 7.88

Features

Laminated spruce top, richly stained back and sides, and geared guitar style tuning machines for easy tuning dulcimers are made using the most tested construction techniques for long life and precise fretting for perfect intonation

Package Dimensions: 9.398 H x 82.804 L x 17.78 W (centimeters)

Package Weight: 3.2 pounds

Country of Origin : United States

Mountain Dulcimer Kit All Wood Build-It-Yourself 4-String Dulcimer With Cherry Neck. Fun And Easy To Build And Play! Great For Travel, Gift, Group Or Homeschool Activity - Diy Kit - Made In Usa

JAROMIN
29.75 X 3.50 X 3.75 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Jaromin 4.45

Features

ALL WOOD CONSTRUCTION Baltic Birch plywood body with CHERRY pre-fretted neck with 24.75" vsl, 16 frets, including the 6-1/2 and 13-1/2 frets

Laser-cut baltic birch plywood press-fit body for easy assembly, NO CLAMPS NEEDED. Great for kids and adults, fun hands-on group activity. Can be assembled in UNDER AN HOUR.

Includes package of 4 strings with double melody string for fuller sound

Paint and decorate your dulcimer, or let the natural wood beauty show. Small and lightweight design is great for travel and easy to store.

DIY Kit includes ALL hardware, printed assembly instructions, and even a pick! See manual for link to VIDEO assembly instructions.

#TOP13

Mountain Dulcimer Kit Build-It-Yourself 4-String Dulcimer With Oak Neck. Fun And Easy To Build And Play! Great For Travel, Gift, Group Or Homeschool Activity - Diy Kit - Made In Usa

JAROMIN
29.75 X 3.50 X 3.75 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Jaromin 4.45

Features

ALL WOOD CONSTRUCTION Baltic Birch plywood body with OAK pre-fretted neck with 24.75" vsl, 16 frets, including the 6-1/2 and 13-1/2 frets

Laser-cut baltic birch plywood press-fit body for easy assembly, NO CLAMPS NEEDED. Great for kids and adults, fun hands-on group activity. Can be assembled in UNDER AN HOUR.

Includes package of 4 strings with double melody string for fuller sound

Paint and decorate your dulcimer, or let the natural wood beauty show. Small and lightweight design is great for travel and easy to store.

DIY Kit includes ALL hardware, printed assembly instructions, and even a pick! See manual for link to VIDEO assembly instructions.

#TOP14

Dulcimer Hammers, Hearts, Lacewood

ROOSEBECK
DHAHHL
6.00 X 6.00 X 7.00 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Pineville Music 9.81

Features

Handcrafted Quality, Value Priced

Satisfaction Guaranteed! 30-Day Return Policy!

Dulcimer Hammers, Teardrop, Lacewood

ROOSEBECK
DHAHTL
6.00 X 6.00 X 7.00 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Bwaaack! 5.41

Features

Handcrafted Quality, Value Priced

Satisfaction Guaranteed! 30-Day Return Policy!

#TOP16

Professional European Cherry Mountain Dulcimer W/Case

LPD-ACD200K
LPD-ACD200K
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Andreas, Inc 5.20

Features

Solid cherry wood back, sides & neck

Case Included

Total Length: 37"

Body Depth: 2"

Scale Length: 27"

Stringedinstruments Hall Dulcimer Noter - 9092

HALL DULCIMER NOTER
9092
3.35 X 0.39 X 0.39 Inches
0.04 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING

Features

Kiln Fired Pyrex Glass - Dundee Celtic Decoration

unique hammered sound

Handmade in the USA

3 3/8" x 3/8" - (10mm x 85mm)

#TOP18

Roosebeck Mountain Dulcimer 5-Str, Loop

ROOSEBECK
RBSMD5LE
0.01 X 0.01 X 0.01 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Bwaaack! 5.46

Features

Handcrafted Quality, Value Priced

Satisfaction Guaranteed! 30-Day Return Policy!

#TOP19

Applecreek Acd200 Hourglass Solid-Top Cherry Dulcimer Pack

APPLE CREEK
PKACD200K
39.50 X 9.75 X 6.25 Inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Capital Music Gear 9.67

Features

Body Type: Hourglass

Cutaway: No

Top Wood: Solid Cherry

Body Finish: Satin

Number Of Frets: 18, 6 Half-Frets

Applecreek Dulcimer Carry Bag

APPLE CREEK
APP-6096
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Instrument Alley 9.87

Features

Interior dimensions are: 31.5 inches long, 6.5 inches across, 2.5 inches deep

Roosebeck Dulcimer Hammers Plain Sheesham - Pair

ROOSEBECK
DHAH
6.00 X 6.00 X 7.00 Inches
0.01 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Pineville Music 9.82

Features

Wooden hammers for the American Hammered Dulcimer - Pair

Plain wood no leather pads

Shipped insured

Brand new!

#TOP22

Ghs D 20 Mbs Dulcimer Mixolydian Tunning Squeakless String

GHS
CGH D20-MBS
3.54 X 3.54 X 3.54 inches
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
GimmeSomeStrings 8.25

Features

Item Category: Stringed Instruments

Item Trademark: GHS

manufacture: ghs

#TOP23

European Mountain Dulcimer

APPLE CREEK
ACD100-U
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Mud Pie 7.88

Features

Natural laminated spruce top

Stained laminated spruce back and sides

Walnut Fretboard

Padded Case Included

Total Length: 31"

Chinese Dulcimer Yangqin Accessory Elastic Dulcimer Jean 2Pcs Exquisite Ebony Dulcimer Hammer Mallets Sticks Musical Instrument Parts Professional Dulcimer Musical Instrument Hammer

ARTIBETTER
6ND10IK5B07DBH06XKI7AI
13.19 X 0.51 X 0.43 Inches
0.02 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Breecey 9.74

Features

They can make the sound of the Yangqin more beautiful through the action of.

They can make the dulcimers sound more beautiful, beautiful and rounded, and make the performance better.

Can be given as gifts to your friends who are learning Yangqin, they will be very happy.

Suitable for professional and personal use, which are practical and durable.

Our products are well- made and will bring you a good experience.

#TOP25

Roosebeck Dmcrt4 4-String Cutaway Mountain Dulcimer, F-Hole Openings And Scrolled Pegbox

ROOSEBECK
DMCRT4
34.00 X 7.00 X 3.25 Inches
2.60 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Pineville Music 9.81

Features

Fun to play, easy to learn

Solid spruce soundboard for a warm tone

High quality banjo style tuners

#TOP26

Applecreek Teardrop Dulcimer With Deluxe Soft Case

APPLE CREEK
PKACD100
3.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Instrument Alley 9.87

Features

The Dulcimer is a great sounding folk instrument with a tone similar to a folk guitar using a capo for high tuning

Convenient carrying case made for the Applecreek Dulcimer

#TOP27

3-String Simplicity Dulcimer

BACKYARD MUSIC
3.00 X 35.00 X 9.00 Inches
4.25 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
West Music 9.87

Features

Pre-finished Simplicity dulcimer with extra-strong 275-lb. cardboard soundbox and wood fretboard.

Soundbox colors may vary.

Includes pick, noter, rainbag, extra strings, quick start instructions, and 28-page playing manual.

#TOP28

3 String Trail Dulcimer

ROOSEBECK
DMTSL3
2.00 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Andreas, Inc 5.20

Features

Played like a guitar instead of the traditional "flat in the lap"

Recommend tuning: G3, D4 & G4

Fun, lightweight & easy to play

Total Length: 25.75"

Item weight: 1.25 lbs

#TOP29

Roosebeck Dmcrh5 5-String Cutaway Mountain Dulcimer, Heart Openings And Scrolled Pegbox

ROOSEBECK
DMCRT5
34.00 X 7.00 X 3.25 Inches
2.60 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
Andreas, Inc 5.25

Features

Fun to play, easy to learn

Solid spruce soundboard for a warm tone

High quality banjo style tuners

#TOP30

Supvox 2Pcs Yangqin Bamboo Stretch Jeans Yangqin Dulcimer Ebony Strip Yangqin Head Dulcimer Jean Beater Antique Bamboo Khaki Dulcimer

SUPVOX
41C36WCI819ZTK
13.19 X 0.51 X 0.43 Inches
0.04 Pounds
SELLER SELLER SCORE AMAZON FULFILLED PRIME FREE SHIPPING
wjuangui 5.10

Features

Practical Dulcimer: Manufactured with materials, strong and durable, and can be for a time.

Yangqin Jean: They are made of high class material and rigorous manufacturing processes. dulcimer supplies

Dulcimer For Performance: Polished hand, exquisite workmanship, weight- reducing holes are neatly arranged and arranged in an orderly. dulcimer supplies

Instrument Mallet: They can make the sound of the Yangqin more beautiful through the action of.

Yangqin Hammer: Our products are well- made and will bring you a good experience.

Top 10 dulcimers Brands on Amazon

Here is the list of top-rated brands that were evaluated by PM.

Brand Count
Roosebeck 12
Apple Creek 5
Jaromin 2
Seagull 2
Artibetter 1
Backyard Music 1
Ghs 1
Hall Dulcimer Noter 1
Lpd-Acd200K 1
Mid-East 1

Top 10 dulcimers Brands Pie Chart


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