One of the most popular dulcimers ever made. The Applecreek ACD100 has been on the market for many years. This beautiful mountain dulcimer is a wonderful introduction to the world of stringed instruments. It is an excellent choice for folk song accompaniment. This is a 4 string teardrop dulcimer that is perfect for the beginning student, intermediate player and even advanced musicians wanting to branch out to other music forms. This has the 6-1/2 fret and can be used with any standard dulcimer tuning. The “Appalachian” or “Mountain” Dulcimer is one of the most popular and easiest musical instruments to play. Simply hold down two of the strings with your finger and strum. Our student “Teardrop” model. Natural laminated spruce top. Stained laminated spruce back and sides. Solid maple neck and fingerboard.