ROOSEBECK DOUBLE STRUNG 10/9 HAMMERED DULCIMER WITH HAMMERS

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 sheesham trim (hammers may vary from photo). Also included is a tuning tool.

Item overall: 32" L x 3.75" H x 12" W

Body: The bottom of instrument is made of multi-layered sheesham with opening in back that can be used as a carrying "handle." The sides are made out of genuine sheesham.

Soundboard: The soundboard crafted from light colored hardwood, species may vary from image and includes 1 sound hole with a sheesham rosette covering it. The rosette features an intricate vine and leaf pattern.

Nut: There are 2 sheesham nuts and each are placed on sides of instrument.

Tuning Pegs/ Levers: Includes 38 metal tuning pegs threaded into body.

End Pegs: There are 38 metal end pegs located opposite the tuning pegs.

Bridge: The sheesham 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 6.9" (157 mm) and the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at bottom should be 9.7" (248 mm). Please see owner's guide for visual.

Tuning: The recommended tuning is Traditional Fifth Interval, see tuning chart in Owner's Guide.

Strings: This particular hammered dulcimer is a 10/9, which means there are 10 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left, and 9 courses of strings crossing the bass bridge on the right. There is 1" spacing between each string course and you can tune strings with the included "T" shaped tuning tool. All together there are 19 courses.

Strings

Special note on strings

There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings every 3-4 months. It is always a good idea to keep an extra set of stings to replace any that may break. You should always wipe down your strings with a clean dry cloth after use. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.
 

Weight & Size

Item Weight: 12.25 lbs.
Item Length: 32 Inches
Item Height: 3.75 Inches
Item Width: 12 Inches
Origin: PK
UPC: 844731050411

Packed Weight: 23 lbs.
Ship Weight: 38 lbs.
Ship Length: 37 Inches
Ship Height: 12 Inches
Ship Width: 19 Inches