DESIGNED, HANDCRAFTED, AND PRODUCED IN THE U.S.A.

There are a lot of simple instrument designs portrayed in books, but most of them lack reliability when it comes to actual playing. The designers of these kits have worked hard to produce these simple instruments that really work. They are easy to assemble, stay in tune well, have accurate pitch up the scale and easy-to-play string height. All this plus they sound remarkably good!

Each kit has been designed with four strings for simplicity. They can all be tuned to the top four strings of a guitar (except the Mountain Dulcimer) and played together using the same chords. A songbook is included with each kit - great for playing individually or as a class.

SUPER PROJECTS FOR:

~ Summer Camps

~ Schools

~ Home-Schoolers

~ Churches (VBS)

~ Clubs (Scouts, Guides)

~ Music Festivals

BULK AND QUANTITY PRICING Bulk orders will be packed for group use, rather than by individual kit. This makes it easier for teachers to pass out just the items needed for each step of construction. 1+ Kits:  CDN $34.95 12+ Kits:  CDN $31.95 Contact us for a price quote on 20+ Kits  ~Free Shipping in Canada on Bulk Orders~ Instrument kits may be mixed to recieve quantity discounts You can order individual parts and design your own instruments with your own cardboard boxes to save money. The String Boards can be glued to any cardboard box or other type of resonator. Contact us for information about ordering parts and instructions.

 Frequently asked Questions

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ASSEMBLY TIME Assembly time is about 3 - 4 hours and is best done in 3 or 4 seperate sessions to maintain attention, energy, and enthusiasm.  By the last session you are ready to tune the instrument and teach a few beginner songs from the songbook.

ASSEMBLY SUMMARY

1. Assemble pre-cut cardboard body parts together with Elmer’s glue and masking tape.

2. Glue Wedge piece to peghead and drill for tuning pins and strings (or order pre-drilled and glued peghead).

3. Mark fret positions from paper template, and then glue frets into place.

4. Glue fingerboard to body, string up and tune. Decorate as desired.

5. PLAY!  Learn to play songs from the songbook that is included. Have fun with friends!

This DVD should clear up any questions you might have about these cardboard kits.  Jerry discusses what is involved in building the kits, how long they will last, how they are tuned, and many other aspects of these instruments. The DVD is free with any order, is 37 minutes long, and includes a video tour of the factory in Minnesota where these are made.

Click the buttons to hear a sound clip.  Click on the pictures for descriptions       and for information on how to order these items.

1. FOLK GUITAR   LISTEN

4 strings, steel
Zither tuning pins with clockkey
Cardboard body
Hardwood String Board
25” scale length
37” long, 15” wide, 3-1/2” deep
Tuned to top four strings of
standard guitar (DGBE)

2. MANDOLIN    LISTEN

4 strings, steel
Zither tuning pins with clock key
Cardboard body
Hardwood String Board
14” scale length
23” long, 10-1/2” wide, 2” deep
Tuned to standard Mandolin/Violin (GDAE) or Octave higher than guitar (DGBE)

3. MT. DULCIMER     Listen

4 strings, steel
Zither tuning pins with clock key
Cardboard body
Hardwood String Board
25” scale length
32” long, 7-1/2” wide, 2” deep
Tuned to standard Mt. Dulcimer (DAAA)

4. ROCK GUITAR  LISTEN

4 strings, steel
Zither tuning pins with clock key
Cardboard body, double cut-away style
Hardwood String Board
25” scale length
36” long, 13” wide, 2” deep
Tuned to top four strings of standard guitar (DGBE)

5. UKUELELE    LISTEN