Folkcraft® Resonator Dulcimer, Mahogany Body, Mahogany Top
Dulcimers ship for free, worldwide! Woods used Back, sides, head, fingerboard: Honduras mahoganyTop: Honduras mahoganyFretboard veneer: wengeMore information about wood can be found here. String setupThree strings, .012, .015, .024RWStandard, DAD tuning Dimensions VSL (scale length): 22 3/4" Fingerboard width: 1 3/8"Overall: 38 1/2" x 12" x 3 1/4"Body: 31" x 12" x 2 1/2" Nut, bridge, fretsDiatonic, plus 1.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 13.5 frets (more information about frets)Micarta nut and bridge material (High/low bridge, can be played with both high (slide) and low (finger) setups)Nickel-silver fret wire, standard sizeMother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 7 (double), 10, 14 (double)FeaturesTraditional flat headEnclosed gear tuners, chrome finish Also included Strap buttonsPadded case with shoulder strap LuthierCheyenne Hale To see a Folkcraft® resonator dulcimer in action, here's Folkcraft Endorsing Artist Mandy Tyner playing "Amazing Grace". In this video, her strings are set to the "high" action. For traditional left hand dulcimer playing (with fingertips, not the resonator slide) we'll recommend setting the strings in the lower/deeper slots on your nut, so you can easily press the strings to the frets. Why should you choose a Folkcraft mountain dulcimer? Sound quality, appearance, and durability. We've been handcrafting mountain dulcimers since 1968, and many of the world's finest players, both amateur and professional, choose our dulcimers. Click here to see our roster of endorsing artists. You may also enjoy following the links provided to see each of them performing (with their Folkcraft dulcimers) on YouTube. Are you ready to play this mountain dulcimer? Click the "Add To Cart" button below, and we'll ship the dulcimer right away with free UPS shipping. Questions? Call Folkcraft (weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM, Eastern time) at (317) 539-1855. Maybe this instrument isn't perfect for you? Design your own mountain dulcimer, from classic to exotic, with our "design your own" tools found here.