The Hammered Dulcimer has a beautiful, rich, full sound and has been used throughout the world for many centuries, originating in the Middle East. The name originates from the Latin word dulcis and the Greek word melos, which translates to "Sweet Tune."
Accessories Included: One pair of two sided dulcimer hammers that have a leather pad on one side to create a softer sound. Both hammers are lacewood with walnut trim. Also included is a tuning tool and extra strings.
Item overall: 32" L x 3.75" H x 12" W - Item Weight 11.75 lbs. Ship Weight: 18 lbs
Body: The bottom of instrument is made of multi-layered walnut with opening in back that can be used as a carrying "handle." The sides are made out of genuine walnut.
Soundboard: The soundboard crafted from light colored hardwood, species may vary from image and includes 1 sound hole with a walnut rosette covering it. The rosette features an intricate vine and leaf pattern.
Nut: There are 2 walnut nuts and each are placed on sides of instrument.
Tuning Pegs/ Levers: Includes 19 metal tuning pegs threaded into body.
End Pegs: There are 19 metal end pegs located opposite the tuning pegs.
Bridge: The walnut bridges have color coded saddles on top that help make instrument easier to play. For the recommended tuning, the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at top should be .6" (16 mm) and the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at bottom should be .98" (24.9 mm). Please see owners guide for visual.
Tuning: The recommended tuning is Traditional Fifth Interval, see tuning chart in Owners Guide.
Strings: This particular hammered dulcimer