TK O'BRIENS'S 15/14 HAMMERED DULCIMER
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This is a well made instrument great for the beginner wanting a larger instrument than the 9/8 or 12/11 but who is on a budget. The Celtic Knot soundhole rosettes add to its attractiveness and look good on either the black lacquered top or the natural birch top option. It has a full sound with average sustain. Length: 41 1/2" bottom rai; Height: 17 3/4"; Weight: 17 pounds; Top and back: Baltic Birch ply. Top has black lacquer finish (or regular Birch finish). Top and bottom rails: Maple; Pin blocks: Hard Maple; Bridges: lacquered Walnut; 3 octaves from D at bottom to C at top on the bass, 2 strings per course; 3 year warranty |
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The package comes with carrying case, book, playing strip guide, tuning wrench and hammers and dowel peg to act as a stand described below.The tuning wrench is a gooseneck style tuning wrench. The hammers are set of single sided hardwood hammers. The book TK O'Brien's Guide To Playing The Hammered Dulcimer (AHD-IS) is geared towards the absolute beginner. The book has basic instructions along with some familiar tunes to practice and play. Included are note guide strips to place on the dulcimer to help learn the courses. These strips help the beginner or player who doesn't read music to start hammering out simple tunes within a very short time. Another unique feature is a slot in the back of the dulcimer to fit a rod (included) used for playing the dulcimer on a table. The protective carrying case is made of padded heavy duty nylon and has a roomy pocket for holding books and hammers. Picture of case can be seen by clicking here. Natural Birch top with case (HD1514NC) $500.00 Black top with case (HD1514BC) $530.00 |
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