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These Black Mountain Dulcimer Kits don't require any special tools or skills to assemble, just a few hours of your time! Hourglass body shape with mahogany back and sides. Solid spruce face with carved scroll on the headpiece. Four soundholes, four strings and standard geared tuners. Overall length 32 inches with a scale length of 23-7/8 inches. ... Read more

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This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid cherry and has a bright sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

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The CSH-CeW models have walnut backs and sides with W.R. Cedar soundboards. A matching fingerboard overlay, back inlay strip and heel cap of Wenge that enhance this model. An easy reach 27" scale pattern including a 6 1/2 fret with molded nuts and bridges for consistent action and with slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing. High quality geared tuners are used. ... Read more

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• Walnut with a WR Cedar Soundboard and Wenge Fingerboard laminate

Product Description

This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid cherry and has a bright sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

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The Six String Cherry hourglass Kit is solid Cherry, with pre-bent sides, finished peghead and finished fingerboard. You need to cut the toneholes, glue and trim the top and back. It takes about 12 hours to complete. All parts are included except tools, glue and a chosen finish. ... Read more

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• Solid Northern Cherry,

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This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid cherry and has a bright sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

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This dulcimer features a scroll head, American Curly Maple body, Western Red Cedar Soundboard, and Circle of Hearts soundholes.

This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs. It has a two-piece book matched back with an inlay strip. The fingerboard is Maple.

The sound of Folkcraft's Custom Model dulcimers is particularly well balanced. They're bright as well as mellow. An excellent choice for the serious player. This dulcimer features a traditional scroll head with smooth tuning Stewart MacDonald planetary pegs, a 1 1/2" wide fingerboard with overlay and three mother of pearl position dots, a two-piece book-matched back with center inlay, a matching heelcap, and a western red cedar sound board. 37" x 8" x 2 1/4" ... Read more

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This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid cherry and has a bright sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

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The courting dulcimer is designed to be played by 2 people at once. The players sit across from each other, and each has a dulcimer fingerboard to play on. Traditionally, the man plays the stronger side, which has 4 strings with a doubled melody string, while the lady plays the supporting side, with 3 strings, only a single melody string. Good fun! Soundboard made of laminated Baltic birch, body of maple. ... Read more

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The Cherry Traditional Hourglass model provides clean note definition and good volume. The Cherry model has a bright tone. An easy reach 27" scale pattern including a 6 1/2 fret with molded nuts and bridges for consistent action and with slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing. Good beginning instrument. ... Read more

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• Solid Northern Cherry

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34", 5 strings, 19 frets, rosewood body with an unfinished spruce soundboard, hour-glass shape, 4-heart shaped cutouts in soundboard. Includes pick, wooden slide and nylon case. ... Read more

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The CSH-BW models have walnut backs and sides with butternut soundbaords. A matching fingerboard overlay, back inlay strip and heel cap enhance this model. An easy reach 27" pattern including a 6 1/2 fret with molded nuts and bridges for consistent action and with slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing. High quality geared tuners. ... Read more

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• Walnut with a Butternut soundboard and Purple Heart Fingerboard Laminate

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Zippered nylon carrying case for the American Hammered Dulcimer. ... Read more

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• American Hammered Dulcimer Nylon Case

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Legend Hammer Dulcimers are made in the US by Folkcraft and are among the most innovative hammer dulcimer designs available. Because of their unique arch construction, they are better able to hold their tuning than most other dulcimers. Conventional hammer dulcimers are built using a flat frame and rely on wood density to withstand the effect of several thousand pounds of string tension trying to collapse the structure. As a result, these instruments are heavy and require constant tuning when they are moved or as humidity conditions change. The Folkcraft design arches the frame of the whole instrument stretching the strings over a much stronger shape. The benefits are that 1) the string tension works for the dulcimer and not against it, 2) a stronger structure results in increased tuning stability, and 3) positive soundboard tension, created by the arching, enhances tonal balance and volume throughout the instrument. Every feature incorporated into a Legend Hammer Dulcimer has been analyzed as to its effect on playability and sound from string types and sizes to wood choices. ... Read more

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• This is an extended range hammer dulcimer with concert sound. The soundboard is suspended away from internal frame members by a special bracing system. The result is a much bigger sound than expected for the physical size of this instrument.
• 16 double strung treble courses and 17 double strung bass courses for a total of 49 notes. The addition of the contra "D" and "A" notes and increased body size compared to the 16/15 add a reverberating bass to this dulcimer. Plays the keys of A, D, G, C, F, and E. The bridges for the top 2 courses on both the treble and bass bridges are offset to fill in the chromatics for the key of C.
• Woods used include Mahogany, Maple, and Walnut. A dark stain soundboard or optional black lacquer (extra cost) is used to give more string visibility in varying light conditions. Custom wood rosettes cover the sound holes. African Mahogany soundboards and backs. African Mahogany's medium density provides a balance between the tonal characteristics of a hardwood versus those of a softwood. The resulting sound has good volume without over-sustain.
• Individual loop end strings to make string changing easier and avoid losing the whole note should a string break. Color coded Delrin bridge caps which produce a mellow sound and rapid position reference. Bloack oxide plated tuning pins to provide better holding power and reduce rusting. Expansion slots to allow soundboard movement when subjected to varying humidity and temperature changes.
• Oval openings in the backs of all models to provide additional sound ports and convenient handholds. Deluxe double headed hammers, one head is wood the other is covered with leather (2 sets of hammers in one) Includes "T" star tuning wrench 5 year manufacturer's warranty. Complete owner's manual. 45" x 18 1/2" x 2 1/2" Bridge Spacing 1" Weight: 14 lbs.

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Half-size dulcimer, tuned 1 octave higher than a standard dulcimer. Soundboard made of laminated Baltic birch, body of maple. A perfect instrument for travelling, backpacking, or the office on your lunch break! Overall length 20-1/2 inches by 4 inches at the widest point. ... Read more

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Legend Hammer Dulcimers are made in the US by Folkcraft and are among the most innovative hammer dulcimer designs available. Because of their unique arch construction, they are better able to hold their tuning than most other dulcimers. Conventional hammer dulcimers are built using a flat frame and rely on wood density to withstand the effect of several thousand pounds of string tension trying to collapse the structure. As a result, these instruments are heavy and require constant tuning when they are moved or as humidity conditions change. The Folkcraft design arches the frame of the whole instrument stretching the strings over a much stronger shape. The benefits are that 1) the string tension works for the dulcimer and not against it, 2) a stronger structure results in increased tuning stability, and 3) positive soundboard tension, created by the arching, enhances tonal balance and volume throughout the instrument. Every feature incorporated into a Legend Hammer Dulcimer has been analyzed as to its effect on playability and sound from string types and sizes to wood choices. ... Read more

Features

• This is an extended range hammer dulcimer with concert sound. The soundboard is suspended away from internal frame members by a special bracing system. The result is a much bigger sound than expected for the physical size of this instrument.
• 16 double strung treble courses and 15 double strung bass courses for a total of 47 notes. Plays the keys of A, D, G, C, F, and E. The bridges for the top 2 courses on both the treble and bass bridges are offset to fill in the chromatics for the key of C.
• Woods used include Mahogany, Maple, and Walnut. Dark stain soundboard or black lacquer (extra cost) to give more string visibility in varying light conditions. Custom wood rosettes cover the sound holes. African Mahogany soundboards and backs. African Mahogany's medium density provides a balance between the tonal characteristics of a hardwood versus those of a softwood. The resulting sound has good volume without over-sustain.
• Individual loop end strings to make string changing easier and avoid losing the whole note should a string break. Color coded Delrin bridge caps which produce a mellow sound and rapid position reference. Bloack oxide plated tuning pins to provide better holding power and reduce rusting. Expansion slots to allow soundboard movement when subjected to varying humidity and temperature changes. Oval openings in the backs of all models to provide additional sound ports and convenient handholds.
• Deluxe double headed hammers, one head is wood the other is covered with leather (2 sets of hammers in one) 5 year manufacturer's warranty. Complete owner's manual. 42" x 18" x 2 1/2" Bridge Spacing 1" Weight: 13 lbs.

Product Description

This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid walnut and has a warm mellow sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

Product Description

This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid walnut and has a warm mellow sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

Product Description

This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs.

This model is in the traditional hourglass shape providing clean note definition and good volume. It is made of solid cherry and has a bright sound. 37" x 7" x 2" ... Read more

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This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, and high quality solid metal geared tuning pegs. It has a two-piece book matched back with an inlay strip.

The teardrop shape in this model emphasizes the lower frequencies. This model is made of walnut and is 36" x 7" x 2" ... Read more