Folkcraft® Resonator Dulcimer, Walnut Body, Walnut Top

Black walnut for both the body and the top gives this Resonator Dulcimer a warm, rich voice and a handsome, uniform look. A Galax performance back, a padauk fretboard veneer, a traditional scroll head and planetary 1:1 tuners. Three strings, with low action, high action or a nut that suits both, in standard DAD or set up as a baritone or bass, at a 22 3/4-inch scale, finished to your order. Built by Cheyenne Hale. Dulcimers ship for free, worldwide! Woods used Back, sides, fretboard, head: black walnut Top: black walnut Fretboard veneer: padauk More information about wood can be found here. String setup Three strings with low action, or three strings with high action, or three strings with a nut that will accommodate both high and low actions Standard DAD tuning is the most popular setup, but this dulcimer can be set up as a baritone or as a bass, if you prefer Dimensions VSL (scale length): 22 3/4" Fretboard width: 1 1/2" Side height: 2 1/4" Body: 30" x 12" x 2 3/4" Overall: 37 1/2" x 12" x 3 1/2" Nut, bridge, frets Chromatic fret pattern (more information about frets) Micarta nut and bridge material Nickel-silver fret wire, standard size Mother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (double), 15, 17, 19, 21, and 24 (double) Options Galax performance back Traditional scroll head Planetary 1:1 ratio machine heads Also included Strap buttons Padded case with shoulder strap, your choice of black fabric or tan fabric Luthier Cheyenne Hale 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. This dulcimer is built and lacquered, and can be ready to ship in two weeks. 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.