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Folk Music Links

Here is our ever-growing, ever-changing list-'o-links.
Please feel free to suggest new ones.

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Bali Treasures “Drum Factory” - http://www.bali-treasures.com/
Bali Treasures “Drum Factory” is a Musical Instrument Manufacturer. Located on the mystical island of Bali We are the largest Hand Drum Manufacturer & Exporter in Indonesia.

Breedlove Guitar - http://www.breedloveguitars.com/
Breedlove Guitar builds some of the world's finest guitars and mandolins.

Deering Banjos - http://deeringbanjos.com/
Deering Banjos -- the great American banjo company -- makers of Deering, Vega and Goodtime banjos. A family owned business with a sincere dedication to the finest quality products and service. Deering banjos are known for their comfortable necks which are fast and easy to play. A sponsor of the CTMS Folk Music in the Schools program. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.

Dusty Strings - http://www.dustystrings.com/
Dusty Strings was founded in 1979 by Ray and Sue Mooers out of a fascination for the magic of the hammered dulcimer and a deep love of fine woodworking. Dusty Strings is committed to the belief that acoustic music enhances the quality of people’s lives. Dusty Strings supports the Festival Hammered Dulcimer workshops and artists as a Festival Raffle Sponsor.

Ellis Custom Acoustic Guitars - http://www.ellisguitars.com
Ellis Guitars make fine hand crafted steel string acoustic, classical and resonator guitars from Australia.

Ellis Guitars - http://www.ellisguitars.com
Ellis Guitars blend traditional old-fashioned handcraft with the latest technology to produce sweet sounding instruments.

Fluke Ukuleles - http://www.ws123.com/ssl/flea/fluke.asp
Fluke Ukuleles has rapidly gained a dedicated following who sing (and play) its praises since its introduction in January of 1999. This uniquely streamlined ukulele is made entirely in the USA by The Magic Fluke Company, with manufacturing overseen by its designer, Dale Webb. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.

Folkcraft Instruments - http://www.folkcraft.com/
Folkcraft Instruments has been building fine Appalachian Dulcimers, Hammered Dulcimers, Psalteries, and Folk Harps since 1974. A Festival Raffle Sponsor.

R.D. Gibson Appalachian Dulcimers - http://gibsondulcimers.com/
Absolutely the most beautiful Applachian Mountain Dulcimers I have ever seen. Amazing prices!!!!

Hohner Inc. - http://www.hohnerusa.com/
Harmonicas, of course, but also Accordions, Guitars and Drums. Hohner sponsors the 2003 Festival Harmonica workshops and artists.

C. F. Martin & Co. - http://www.mguitar.com/
The Martin Guitar Company remains one of the longest surviving family owned and operated manufacturer of guitars in the world. Six generations of the Martin Family have been continuously producing acoustic instruments. Martin Guitar is a Festival Raffle Sponsor, and a long time supporter of the Summer Solstice Festival.

Musicmakers Kits, Inc - http://www.musikit.com
Site supplies Acoustic instruments you can build! Kits, plans, and supplies for making harps, dulcimers, psalteries, guitars, banjo, mandolin, hurdy gurdy, and more! Includes online tuning guides

OME Banjos - http://www.omebanjos.com/
OME Banjos' line of Traditional, Bluegrass, and Jazz banjos has evolved since 1960 and is the result of many years of dedicated effort towards creating exceptional banjos that meet the needs of the most demanding and sophisticated musicians.

Omega Strings - http://www.omegastrings.com/
Omega Strings builds the first truly "concert quality" Bowed Psalteries available in this country.

Oscar Schmidt International - http://www.oscarschmidt.com/
Autoharps, Acoustic and Electric Guitars

Phantasy Psalteries - http://www.phantasypsalteries.com/index.htm
From the whimsical to the professional, offers custom-made bowed psalteries.

Jerry Rockwell - http://www.jcmusic.com
Jerry has been playing, teaching and promoting the mountain dulcimer since 1970. he is a custom builder of this unique American Folk instrument, and has written instructional text. In college at Ohio State Univerity he studied music theory and composition. Jerry lives and works in the Appalachian foothills of southeast Ohio, and regularly teaches dulcimer at workshops acroess the country.