MOUNTAIN DULCIMER 5 STRING SOLID SPRUCE & SHEESHAM PRO QUALITY CUTAWAY

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MOUNTAIN DULCIMER 5 STRING SOLID SPRUCE & SHEESHAM PRO QUALITY CUTAWAY
The Cutaway Dulcimer plays the same and sounds the same as a traditional mountain dulcimer. One side, however, is narrower which allows the dulcimer to be played in a "guitar position" in addition to the normal "lap position". Thus the fingering is inverted from normal style. It is kind of a missing link between the traditional mountain dulcimer and our "stick style" Wildwood Dulcimer. The inverted fingerings are a little easier for guitar players but it still produces the rich, full sound of a mountain dulcimer. When you want to play in a traditional style, lay it flat and play it like any other mountain dulcimer.
The solid spruce soundboard features three F-holes. The back, sides, and fret board, are sheesham. The fret board has arches underneath allowing free space between the soundboard and the fret board. The carved scroll peg head features gold colored, geared 4:1 banjo style tuners. Many tunings will work, but we recommend the traditional DAD to make it easy to pick up and play. A pick and noter are included.
Special Note: The strings put on the instruments in our workshops, while playable, are put through some rigorous testing. They should probably be replaced for improved playability, sound quality, and better tuning shortly after you receive the instrument. Strings are not covered under warranty.
Features:
Back & Sides made with Solid Sheesham
Soundboard made with Solid European Spruce
Pick and noter included
Shipped insured
Brand New!
Shipping: Hawaii/Alaska & PR Please contact us for shipping quote before purchasing.
Returns: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will refund returns (in original undamaged packing and in new and unused condition) within 30 days. Damaged merchandise must be reported within 3 days of receipt for an exchange at no charge. A customer RA number must be issued before we can except any return. Items that are damaged during return will not be accepted for refund or exchange. Shipping insurance for your return packages is strongly advised. No refunds will be issued beyond 30 days.