Folkcraft® Resonator Dulcimer, Walnut Body, Walnut Top

Black walnut for the top, back and sides gives this resonator dulcimer a deep, warm voice, and its wide 12-inch body adds volume and fullness. A Galax performance back, a padauk fretboard veneer, a traditional scroll head and chrome open-gear tuners. Three or four strings (try a doubled melody string, or high, low or dual action), in standard DAD or set up as a baritone or bass, at a 22 3/4-inch scale, finished to your order. Built by Richard Ash. 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 Since this resonator has a scroll head, we can have either three or four strings installed for you. Try one of the strings doubled up (probably the melody string), or go with our most popular resonator string set-ups - 3 strings high action, 3 strings low action, or 3 strings with a special nut that allows 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 Diatonic, plus 1.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 13.5 frets (more information about frets) Micarta nut and bridge material Nickel-silver fret wire, standard size Mother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 7 (double), 10, 14 (double) Options Galax performance back Traditional scroll head, two machine heads on each side Open gear tuners, chrome finish Also included Strap buttons Padded case with shoulder strap, your choice of black fabric or tan fabric Luthier Richard Ash 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.