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Appalachian Dulcimers

Appalachian Dulcimer
Appalachian Dulcimer
Appalachian Dulcimer
Appalachian Dulcimer

The hourglass dulcimer above has a Cedar soundboard, Cherry back and sides and Wenge fingerboard

Thanks for your interest in my Appalachian Dulcimers. Through many years experience I've developed designs I feel are beautiful to look at, a pleasure to play, and a joy to listen to.

Dulcimer Sound Sample - James Jones
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Features:

  • All solid wood construction

  • Quality geared guitar tuners

  • 6 1/2 and 13 1/2 frets added

  • Dimensions are 33 1/2" long, 7 1/2" wide and 2" thick

  • A channelled fingerboard

  • 26.8" scale length 

  • 4 strings with a paired melody course

  • 0 fret for low comfortable playing action

  • Ebony nut and saddle

  • Pearl position markers 

  • Satin Gel Poly Finish

  • 5 Year warranty

I use a zero fret which guarantees nice low playing action; easy on your fingers.

Options:

  • SHAPE: Teardrop or Hourglass
     

  • SOUNDBOARD: Cedar, Redwood, Spruce, Mahogany, Cherry or Walnut (Other woods on request),
     

  • BACK, SIDES AND PEG HEAD: Walnut, Cherry or Mahogany are my standard (Other woods on request),

  • SOUNDHOLES: Fancy heart design is standard
     

  • My own design adds $75 to the base price.
     

  • TUNERS: Geared guitar tuners and the guitar like head are standard.
     

  • CHROMATIC FRETS: Get all the frets on any ordered dulcimer.
     

  • INTERNAL PIEZO PICKUP: Only installed on custom orders.

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Hitch pins and bridge area showing pickup option

Guitar tuners with guitar like peghead

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Chromatic Hourglass Appalachian Dulcimer with Redwood sound board, Mahogany back and sides with Wenge fingerboard

PRICES

  • Teardrop or Hourglass..............$750

  • My sound hole design......Adds $75

  • Chromatic frets................Adds $100


​If I use Curly, Birdseye Maple or an exotic wood for the back and sides, it will add $100 to the base price
 

Accessories

  • Soft case with pocket ............................................................ $45 + $15 shipping

  • Hard Case.................................................................................$155 + shipping

  • Set of strings..............................................................................$5

  • Electronic Tuner .......................................................................$20

  • Internal Piezo Pickup (only installed on custom orders)........$85

 

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