Product Description

A extended range Hammered Dulcimer with 15 treble, 14 bass courses. Arched construction. 44 notes 3 octaves. Plays in "A", "D", "G", "F", "E" and a lower octave "D". Genuine solid Mahogany soundboard and back with clear lacquer finish. A decorative stencil design surrounds the sound hole. A beautiful and stunning instrument at a new low price just in time for the Holidays! This year we've added a specially priced stand which we discount when you purchase the dulcimer. You would never need a more beautiful hammered dulcimer than this outstanding Folkcraft Legend Pathfinder 15/14 Hammered Dulcimer. Specially Priced Package for the Holidays makes this the ideal learning package. Legend Hammered Dulcimers are among the most innovative Hammered Dulcimer designs available. Because of their unique arched construction, our instruments are lighter in weight, have a bigger sound and are better able to hold their tuning than most other Dulcimers. Conventional Hammered 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. Our design arches the frame of the whole instrument stretching the strings over a much stronger shape. The benefits are threefold: String tension works for the Dulcimer and not against it; A stronger structure results in increased tuning stability; Positive soundboard tension, created by the arching, enhances tonal balance and volume throughout the instrument. Every feature incorporated into a Legend Hammered Dulcimer has been analyzed as to its effect on playability and sound from string types and sizes to wood choices. African Mahogany soundboards and backs. The resulting sound has good volume without having strings oversustain. ... Read more

Features

• In addition to the pre-strung 15/14 Hammer Dulcimer, your beginners package includes:
• Hammers, tuning wrench and convenient Carrying Bag
• Sabine Electronic Chromatic Tuner and "Sounds of the Seasons" Book
• Beginning Hammered Dulcimer" Book & CD and "You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer" DVD Video + Book Combo
• Adjustable "X-type" Dulcimer stand and a Chrome Music Stand

Product Description

Hourglass shape with solid mahogany back and sides and carved scroll on the headpiece. Solid spruce top. Four soundholes and four strings. Standard geared tuners. Overall length is 32 inches with a scale length of 24-7/8 inches. Most common tunings: DAD and DAA. ... Read more

Product Description

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 various finishes. 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. Traditional Heart Sound Hole.

Please call to order these other available sound holes:
Sound Hole: F Heart, Circle of Hearts, Leaf-Heart ... Read more

Product Description

Traditional French fretted dulcimer with 5 strings. Made from mahogany with solid spruce top. Five strings, 15 frets. A beautiful and delicate instrument. 23-1/2 inches long with an 18-3/4 inch scale length. Traditionally tuned with zither pins. ... Read more

Product Description

This is a 6-stringed instrument (three courses) meant to be held and played like a mandolin or banjo, rather than on the lap. It has a diatonic dulcimer fretboard and is tuned similarly to most dulcimers, D-A-D. The first and second strings are strung as one course, tuned in unison to D. It uses standard dulcimer strings. It is well-built, with full linings attaching top and back to sides, two crossbraces each on top and back, and an adjustable trussrod. The sound is bright, with plenty of volume despite its compact size. The tone is somewhat like a mandolin. It is about 25 inches long overall; the body is just over 7 inches wide. ... Read more

Features

• StrollingTrapezoidal Shape
• Full linings attaching top and back to sides
• Two crossbraces each on top and back
• Adjustable trussrod
• Color: Blue

Product Description

Hourglass shaped body with solid spruce top and laminated mahogany sides and back. One piece head and fingerboard. Four soundholes and four strings with standard tuning gears. Most common tunings are DAD and DAA. ... Read more

Product Description

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. Additional 4 note and 2 note bridges make this 3 octave, 53 note dulcimer fully chromatic. 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. Black or colored lacquer soundboard 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: 14 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 cherry and has a bright 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

Product Description

This is Gila Mountain's Southwestern Dulcimer. It comes in 4 designs, all with a Southwestern flare. These include the Desert Sun (is $50 less than other models at $345 because of no painting), Gecko, Kokopelli (the Indian flute player), and the Texas Ranger Stars. All of the Gila Mountain Dulcimers can be configured for 3 course or 4 course playing and use guitar machines for easy, precise tuning.
This dulcimer comes standard with the traditional teardrop shape, a spruce soundboard, a walnut soundbox, and a walnut back.
Please call to order other available options:
Body Shape: Tear Drop, Square
Soundboard: Spruce, Red Cedar
Soundbox: Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
Back: Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
(This dulcimer is made with your choice of woods. You may select the soundboard material, soundbox material, and back material. The Spruce and Red Cedar will give you great sound and response from your soundboard. The Red Cedar has more grain and a darker color. The Spruce is lighter with a very soft grain. The body and back can be made of the same or different woods. The luthier that makes these prefers to mix 2 woods so that some of the tonal qualities of each are available, and it makes for a very attractive instrument!) ... Read more

Product Description

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

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

Product Description

A unique feature to this dulcimer is your choice of woods. While this is common in custom dulcimers, it is unheard of in a student dulcimer at this price! You may select the soundboard material, soundbox material, and back material. These choices do result in a little longer delivery time, but are well worth the wait! If you are in a hurry and are okay receiving any of the possible wood choices, please call to ask for an "In Stock" dulcimer, and we'll get you a gorgeous dulcimer that's already completed and ready to ship.
This dulcimer comes standard with a spruce soundboard, walnut soundbox, and walnut back. Please call to order these other available options:
Soundboard: Spruce, Red Cedar
Soundbox: Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
Back: Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
The Spruce and Red Cedar will give you great sound and response from your soundboard. The Red Cedar has more grain and a darker color. The Spruce is lighter with a very soft grain. The body and back can be made of the same or different woods. The luthier that makes these prefers to mix 2 woods so that some of the tonal qualities of each are available, and it makes for a very attractive instrument! ... Read more

Features

• This Student Model Dulcimer from Gila Mountain is a great instrument for your first dulcimer.
• Because of its stream-lined, simple and clean design, which cuts down on construction time, this is an excellent sounding instrument at a lower price.
• The soundholes are simple round holes with no painting or extra cutting. You will definitely have a truly beautiful sounding instrument that you can be proud of.
• All of the Gila Mountain Dulcimers can be configured for 3 course or 4 course playing and use guitar machines for easy, precise tuning.
• This dulcimer comes in 2 styles -- a traditional teardrop shape, as well as a unique square bottom shape.

Product Description

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

Product Description

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

Product Description

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

Product Description

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 various finishes. 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. Traditional Heart Sound Hole.

Please call to order these other available sound holes:
Sound Hole: F Heart, Circle of Hearts, Leaf-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, 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 is Gila Mountain's Southwestern Dulcimer. It comes in 4 designs, all with a Southwestern flare. These include the Desert Sun (is $50 less than other models at $345 because of no painting), Gecko, Kokopelli (the Indian flute player), and the Texas Ranger Stars. All of the Gila Mountain Dulcimers can be configured for 3 course or 4 course playing and use guitar machines for easy, precise tuning.
This dulcimer comes standard with the traditional teardrop shape, a spruce soundboard, a walnut soundbox, and a walnut back.
Please call to order other available options:
Body Shape: Tear Drop, Square
Soundboard: Spruce, Red Cedar
Soundbox: Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
Back: Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany
(This dulcimer is made with your choice of woods. You may select the soundboard material, soundbox material, and back material. The Spruce and Red Cedar will give you great sound and response from your soundboard. The Red Cedar has more grain and a darker color. The Spruce is lighter with a very soft grain. The body and back can be made of the same or different woods. The luthier that makes these prefers to mix 2 woods so that some of the tonal qualities of each are available, and it makes for a very attractive instrument!) ... Read more

Product Description

The Zheng or Chinese Koto is a famous traditional Chinese plucked instrument which developed from a small instrument made of bamboo originally used by ancient herdsmen. It proved to be very popular even in ancient times, as early as the Ch'in Dynasty (255 BC - 206 BC). The tone quality of the Zheng is mellow and clear. ... Read more

Features

• 18-string Gu Zheng
• Maple frame, Dongbei pine sound rib, Paulownia topboard and laminated back.
• Plain design with no decoration
• A good sounding instrument
• Comes with a stand