Folkcraft® Custom Series Dulcimer, Walnut Body, Spruce Top

A Sitka spruce top over a black walnut body gives this Custom Series a bright, clear voice with a warm, rich low end. Our larger California-style body, a wenge fretboard veneer, a contemporary flat head, and enclosed tuners in your choice of black, gold or chrome. Three strings, in standard DAD or set up as an AEA baritone or DAD bass, at a 25-inch scale, finished to your order. Built by Richard Ash. Dulcimers ship for free, worldwide! Woods used Back, sides, head, fretboard: black walnut Top: Sitka spruce Fretboard veneer: wenge More information about wood can be found here. String setup This dulcimer has three machine heads. Standard DAD tuning is the most common choice, but this can be set up as an AEA baritone, or as a DAD bass dulcimer if you prefer. Dimensions VSL (scale length): 25" Fretboard width: 1 3/8" Side height: 2 1/4" Body: 30" x 7 3/4" x 2 1/2" Overall: 37 1/2" x 7 3/4" x 3 1/4" This dulcimer has our California-style body. Nut, bridge, frets Diatonic fret pattern (more information about frets) 1.5, 6.5, 8.5, 13.5, and 15.5 frets included Micarta nut and bridge material Nickel-silver fret wire, standard size Mother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 7 (double), 10, 14 (double), and 17 Features Contemporary flat head Enclosed gear machine heads, with your choice of black, gold, or chrome finish Also included Strap buttons Padded case with shoulder strap, your choice of black or tan color fabric Luthier Richard Ash Why a Folkcraft dulcimer? We've built mountain dulcimers by hand in the USA, one at a time from solid woods, since 1968. Today our workshop is in Rock, Michigan, and every instrument carries our five-year warranty. Many of the world's finest players choose our dulcimers; meet our endorsing artists here. This dulcimer is built and lacquered, and can be ready to ship in two weeks. Questions? Call us weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern, at (317) 539-1855. Looking for something different? Design your own dulcimer here.