GX61051: Stoney End Walnut Appalachian Dulcimer
Hourglass body, heart shaped holes. Made in USA
Product Features
Walnut Fretboard, solid spruce top, solid walnut body
Plastic Bridge
Great, Full Sound
Product Specifications
Nut Width: 38mm
Fretboard Width: 39mm
Scale Length: 680mm
Body Depth: 57mm
Upper Bout: 128mm
Lower Bout: 150mm
Frets: 18
Length: 910
Strings: .012/.012, .018, .024
Made in: USA
Product Identifier: 5051293003556
The Dulcimer is member of the zither family of instruments and the Appalachian dulcimer (or mountain dulcimer) refers to the region of the North Eastern part of USA where it was first made popular. The Appalachias span an area including the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Rocky Mountains.
Played on the lap (or a table) it’s sometimes referred to as a parlour instrument. Generally played to accompany singers or as a rhythm instrument.
Some musicians have used the dulcimer as their primary instrument, such as Jean Richie, whereas others have used it more ccasionally such as Joni Mitchell (check out “California” from her album “Blue”).
