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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.

Available in either solid Cherry or Black Walnut. Features a Wenge (dark brown) Fingerboard Overlay and a Classic F Soundhole. The six-string models are designed for a powerful sound and are similar in concept to a twelve-string guitar. 38" x 8" x 2 1/4"

Other options are available on this dulcimer, please call to order these.
Other Fingerboard Overlay Colors: Purple Heart (purple), Padauk (orange), Bubinga (reddish pink).
Other Soundhole Styles: Butterfly, Circle of Hearts, Leaf-Heart, Cat, Classic Heart, Celtic Cross, F Heart, Weeping Heart. ... 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. It has a two-piece book matched back with an inlay strip. The fingerboard is Maple overlaid with varying exotic woods with matching heel cap.
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. Available with either African Padauk or American Curly Maple. These dulcimers feature a choice of either a traditional scroll with smooth tuning Stewart MacDonald planetary pegs or a "guitar style" head with sealed geared tuning machines, 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 choice of spruce or western red cedar sound board. 37" x 8" x 2 1/4"
Call to order the following additional options:
Other Soundhole Styles: Butterfly, Circle of Hearts, Leaf-Heart, Cat, Classic Heart, Celtic Cross, F Heart, Weeping Heart.
Selecting the "guitar style" head with sealed gear tuners lowers the price to $445. This price reduction will be done manually after the order is received. ... Read more

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Hammered Dulcimer Special Beginner Package All that you need to start playing the hammered dulcimer. The Meadowlark Dulcimer, sitting hammered dulcimer stand, washable case (not shown), hammers, tuning wrench, and instructional video. ... Read more

Features

• Perfect package to learn the hammered dulcimer!

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The Walnut traditional hourglass model provides clean note definition and good volume. The Walnut model is warm and mellow. An easy reach 27" scale pattern including a 6 1/2 fret with molded nuts and bridges for consistent action and with slots cut for equidistant spacing. Walnut is our most popular wood. ... Read more

Features

• Solid Walnut
• Easiest Stringed Instrument To Play
• Great Tone & Volume
• Made in the USA

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The 29 1/4" fret scale combined with heavier string gauges give the FolkRoots Baritone an incredibly rich sound. Tuned "A" "E" "A", a fifth lower than standard dulcimer tuning, this tuning gives the dulcimer a lower sound register perfect for solo, ensemble, and accompaniment playing. The baritone models feature "guitar-style" pegheads with sealed gear tuning pegs, 1 1/2" wide fingerboards with exotic wood overlays, Corian nuts and bridges cut for traditional and equidistant string spacing, two-piece book-matched backs with center inlay, and decorative heelcap. Includes Wenge (dark brown) Fingerboard Overlay and a Traditional Heart Soundhole.

Please call to order these other available options:
Fingerboard Overlays: Purple Heart (purple), Padauk (orange), Bubinga (reddish pink)
Sound Holes: F Heart, Circle of Hearts, Leaf-Heart ... Read more

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

Features

• Solid Walnut
• Easiest Stringed Instrument To Play
• Made in the USA

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It is the goal of Lark In The Morning to share music and the musical experience with the world. In pursuit of this goal we have put together many Learn To Play Packages to allow anyone to pursue their interest in playing a musical instrument. Each Package contains a beginner quality instrument and instructional material. Pick an instrument of interest for yourself and why not for every member of your family! Music brings families and friends together and can provide hours of togetherness and fun for all. ... Read more

Features

• Package contains the following:
• 21-string Gu Zheng with stand.
• Two instruction books which cover the basics, history, performance, right handed technique, left handed technique and exercises.

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The FPH-CeW models have walnut backs and sides with W.R. Cedar soundboards. A matching Peghead and 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

Features

• Walnut with WR Cedar Soundboard and Wenge Fingerboard laminate

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These dulcimers are made in the US and feature a deep body (2 1/2") and long scale length (29 1/4") giving them more volume than traditional dulcimers. Available in Walnut or Cherry, both with a Spruce soundboard. Body dimensions are 36 1/2" x 7 3/4". Fingerboard width is 1 3/8" with 18 frets including a 6 1/2. Solid woods, metal tuning gears, and ebony nuts and bridges are standard. ... 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 Purple heart 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

Features

• Walnut with a WR Cedar Soundboard and Purple Heart Fingerboard laminate

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The Legend 16/15 model plays in the keys of "A", "D", "G", "C", "F" and "E". The key of "C" is fully chromatic. We use all solid woods (Mahogany soundboard and back, Walnut frame rails and Maple pin blocks). Our unique arched construction method produces great volume and enhanced tone. Cordovan stain is used on the soundboard for easier string vision. A black lacquer soundboard is available an additional charge. One inch bridge spacing is standard. The Dulcimer includes deluxe double headed (leather and wood) hammers, a deluxe T handle tuning wrench, owners manual and instruction book/cd (Tunes for the Hammered Dulcimer). Its a great sounding instrument and weighs just 14 pounds. ... Read more

Features

• Solid Mahogany Soundboard and Back, Great tone & volume

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The Morrell Tennessee Mountain Dulcimer features all-walnut construction for warm, classic sound. Individual geared tuners and a scroll peghead increase clarity and volume. Heart soundhole pattern adds beauty and distinction to this instrument. ... Read more

Features

• All-walnut construction
• Individual geared tuners
• Scroll peghead
• Decorative heart soundhole pattern.

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This 3-string dulcimer kit is teacher-designed for easy assembly by novice builders. No sharp tools are required, and the directions are photo-illustrated. This kit has the frets pre-installed to save building time, and also features a pre-cut cardboard sound-box. Includes pick, noter, rainbag, extra strings, and a complete 28-page playing manual. ... Read more

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The SS-W is similar in concept to the twelve string guitar. Six-string models are designed for a powerful sound. With a two piece book matched back and inlay strip which matches the fingeroard overlay and heel-cap. High quality geared tuners. ... Read more

Features

• Solid Black Walnut with Purple Heart Fingerboard laminate

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Black Mountain Dulcimers Paper Tune Model. The body is made from a recycled wood product and made into resonant, 200-pound tested cardboard. 3 strings, mahogany fingerboard and head, nickel silver frets and mechanical tuners. Shape is a very elongated trapezoid. Many possible tunings, however, DAD and DAA are probably the most common. ... Read more

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Lozenge shaped plush lined Carrying case. Black with black interior. ... Read more

Features

• Black, plush lined case

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A courting dulcimer has two fretboards enabling sweethearts to "make beautiful music together."

Teardrop instruments are made with f soundholes; hourglass have have heart-shaped soundholes. Standard features include a 27-inch fret scale length, and a guitar style tuning head with machine tuners. Optional features available include a carved scroll head, fitted violin tuning pegs, rosewood veneer fingerboards, and 4 mother-of-pearl position markers. ... Read more

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The CF-200 Custom model is particularly well balanced. The sound is bright as well as mellow. An excellent choice for the serious player. This model includes an 1 1/2" wide fingerboard with overlay, three mother of pearl position dots; a 2 piece bookmatched back with center inlay strip, matching heel cap. Stewart MacDnald Planetary Tuning pegs. An easy reach 27" scale pattern including 6 1/2 and 13 1/2 frets. Molded nuts and bridges for consistent action and with slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing. ... Read more

Features

• Curly Maple with WR Cedar Soundboard Purple Heart Fingerboard laminate.

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With the MTMD-6 count on quality all-cherry construction for ringing, cutting sounds. Individual geared tuners and scroll-design peghead add clarity, while the heart soundhole pattern lends charm. ... Read more

Features

• All-cherry construction
• Individual geared tuners
• Scroll-design peghead
• Heart soundhole pattern brings charm.

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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! Solid cherry back, sides, fingerboard and head. Spruce top. Frets are already in place and sides are pre-bent. Overall length is 32 inches with a scale length of 24-7/8 inches. Most common tuning is DAD and DAA. ... Read more