Gila Mountain Dulcimers Site Map

Main Page for Amazing Gila Mountain Dulcimers with a southwest flair by Kerry Coates.
We have amazing handcrafted mountain dulcimers with southwestern art designs. Your online mountain dulcimer site, we have links, festivals, an online store, musical artists, performers, free lessons, clubs, music, & much more. Come & have a look. This page has links to more information on each model of dulcimer that we have to offer.
Old Home Page for Amazing Gila Mountain Dulcimers with a southwest flair by Kerry Coates.
Description of the American Dulcimer for those who don't know what it is and links to all the designs and models of dulcimer that we have to offer. There is the Equus for the horse lover, the mystical dragon model, a southwest collection, a traditional collection and a student model.
- Dragon Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  Everyone loves dragons and now you can have a musical instrument with a carved dragon head! The dragon design is also repeated on the soundhole.
- Equus Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  The Equestrian Dulcimer. The Equus dulcimer has an elegant and graceful carved horse peghead that is admired by horse lovers nationwide. Many horse lovers have complimented me on this carving of a horse head, and if you love horses, now you can have a musical instrument with a carved horse head scroll!
- Traditional Dulcimer Collection by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  These dulcimers carry designs with the traditional values of the south. There is the Hog Fiddle model with a traditional "F" shaped soundhole, and the popular Pennsylvania Dutch Heart soundhole design. The heart soundhole can be painted or un-painted - which ever you prefer. Most folks like their hearts painted with their favorite colors and what a wonderful gift to give your loved one for Valentines Day, Christmas or their Birthday! Custom soundhole designs can be done if you have a favorite motif, or you can redesing the heart to whatever shape you like. Just send us a picture or sketch!
- Southwest Dulcimer Collection by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  The soundholes can be Southwest Indian art symbols, Kokopelli, Gecko (not geico!), Texas Ranger Stars, Bears, Santa Fe, or you design your own. The Kokopelli seems to be our most popular model and we can paint your kokopelli any color you wish! The Gecko is next in line with his cute antics and adorable nature. The gecko, as you know, eats insects and so cuts down the number of insects in our gardens! You can combine the kokopelli and the gecko both on the same instrument if you prefer, or any other combination of southwest indian art designs.
- Economy Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  A more economical instrument for those on a budget. Streamlined for those who prefer the flat head. The same high quality without all the extra options and frills. This dulcimer is perfect for the new player to get started on, for the student to take to school or on campus with them. It is an economical gift for a younger person (if they would enjoy the gifts of music) to get them started in music making!!!
- Performance Mountain Dulcimer by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  For the serious musical professional or for those who just like to show off when they play local gigs. This is a show-piece dulcimer that can be custom designed!
- Dulcimer Tops.
- Dulcimer Sound Box.
- History of the Mountain Dulcimer.
- Gila Mountain Sound Files
  Listen to what a Gila Mountain Dulcimer sounds like. Compare them to McSpadden and then you decide!
- Printable Order Form for Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
  If you prefer to order by mail we have a page you can print out, fill in all your personal information and fill in the order for the items you want. Just mail it in and we will either call or e-mail you back with a confirmation!
Dulcimer Accessories Amplifiers, cases, strings, electronic tuners, capos, string cleaner, transducer pickups, noters, strap buttons, etc.
Everything you need for your dulcimer!
Fun Stuff! Dulcimer Christmas ornaments, t-shirts, lapel pins, earrings, mountain dulcimer straps, courting mountain dulcimer, hammer and mountain dulcimer hammers, sheet music stands, autoharps, psalteries, wooden dulcimer picks, pick'n sticks and strum sticks, music clocks, Native American flutes, humidifiers, etc.
Fun things you need for your dulcimer addiction!
Artist Profile.
Profile of the designer of Gila Mountain Dulcimers. Read the story about Kerry Coates here!
Customer Testimonials about Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
Hear what our customers have to say about Gila Mountain Dulcimers and our services!
Free Mountain Dulcimer Lessons offered to you by Gila Mountain Dulcimers.
We offer free dulcimer lessons on-line where you will learn the mechanics of the mountain dulcimer and will be able to figure out how to make chords on the fly without even having to know anything about music theory! Everything is by number -- VERY easy!

Mountain Dulcimer & Music Festivals.
Nationwide listing of dulcimer & music festivals with contact information and a brief description. There are some listings for hammer dulcimer (hammered dulcimer) also.

Coffee Houses and House Concerts
If you are traveling across the big 'ol USA, check out these music venues! Whether you are looking to book a gig to help pay for your trip or if you just want to enjoy some good acoustic music along the way, this is the page to help you get started planning your trip!
Festival Vendors.
If you are a festival organizer, you need to add these vendors to your list! They sell everything related to mountain dulcimers and hammer dulcimers (hammered dulcimers) and other things as well.
Music Performers and Bands.
If you are a festival organizer, you need to add these performers to your festival schedule! Almost all acoustic musical instruments are represented including the mountain dulcimer, the hammer dulcimer (hammered dulcimer), the bass, fiddle, and guitar!
Music Festival Teachers and Workshop Leaders.
If you are a festival organizer, you need to add these teachers to your festival schedule! Many great workshop leaders and teachers of mountain dulcimer and hammer dulcimer (hammered dulcimer) nationwide (they also travel anywhere!).
Copyright Issues.
Ever wonder what all the fuss was all about? This page gives you links to official United States government sites where you can read all about the copyright laws governing the music industry.
Winfield, Kansas, National Mountain Dulcimer Championship. List of Winners.
Read about which dulcimer players make the news nationwide! Do you know these people????
Mountain Dulcimer Clubs, Nationwide listing of dulcimer clubs with contact information.
Hawaii, Canada and England are also on this page.
- Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Dulcimer Tablature
Looking for some tablature to get you learning that special song? Want to expand your dulcimer tablature list or learn new songs? Check this out. LOTS of links to tablature sites.
Mountain Dulcimer Books, CD's and Videos by independent artists.
Lots of great acoustic music to choose from here. A variety of styles and a variety of music -- country, folk, fiddle tunes, show tunes, hit parade, old time and even blues!!! Order directly from the artist or order from us on-line.

Musical Instrument Care
If you own a dulcimer, you need to read this. Not only does it give tips on how to care for your musical instrument in winter, but it gives tips on how to care for your musical instrument in the car, the home or at a jam session.
Dulcimer Studio
Take a look at the studio where all the Gila Mountain Dulcimers are built. This was right after I painted the walls so get a good look -- it will never be this clean again!! LOL
My pet Pekingese page.
A tribute to my little Guido, the Black-Italian-Spanish-American Pekingese. Read the story about my little furry Pekingese family here!
A tribute to David Schnaufer.
Our dulcimer hero, teacher and mentor, David Schnaufer lost the battle with cancer at the age of 53. Read about this totally incredible dulcimer player, teacher and professor.
Classic Charro Coats by Riders Through the Century
Before the designer of the Gila Mountain Dulcimer line became such a popular musical instrument maker, she was a professional seamstress and was in the wholesale apparel market. See her copyrighted designs of updated, reproduction Spanish charro coats!
Classic Charro Coats by Riders Through the Century.
More pictures of, and color selections for, the short velvet Spanish jackets.
Are you a Dulcimer Redneck?
Find out what it is that might make you a dulcimer redneck! (All in fun, of course!!!)
Jokes Page
Jokes and fun pictures and stuff from my friends. If you need a great laugh or just a lift, check these out! (All in fun, of course!!!)
Mountain Dulcimer and Other Music Links.

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