Folkcraft® Double Neck Dulcimer, Mahogany Body, Spruce Top

Woods used
Back, sides, fretboard: Honduras mahogany
Heads: sugar maple
Top: Engelmann spruce
Fretboard veneer: Gabon ebony

String setup, near fretboard
Four strings, .011, .011, .013, .024RW
Standard mountain dulcimer, DAD tuning

String setup, far fretboard
Three strings, .012, .015, .024RW
Standard mountain dulcimer, DAD tuning

Double Neck Dulcimer Dimensions
Overall: 37" x 13" x 3 1/2"
Body: 31" x 13" x 2 1/4"
VSL (scale lengths): 27" (near), 26" (far)
Fretboard widths: 1 3/8"

Nut, bridge, frets (both fretboards)
6.5 and 13.5 frets included (near)
1.5, 6.5, 8.5, 13.5, and 15.5 frets included (far)
Micarta nut and bridge material
EVO fret wire, standard size
Mother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 7 (double), 10, 14 (double), and 17

Options
Fishman Matrix pickup with Fishman Prefix Pro Blend preamp (both fretboards, with each fretboard having its own pickup, preamp, and output jack)
Galax performance back (with maple spacers)
Contemporary flat heads
Enclosed gear tuners, gold finish

Also included
Strap buttons
Padded case with shoulder strap

Luthier
Cheyenne Hale

This double neck (doubleneck) dulcimer is set up with two standard-octave fretboards. If you prefer a baritone or bass setup for one of the fretboards, you can request that at no additional charge - order online, then follow up the order with an email to us requesting an alternate setup.

Why should you choose a Folkcraft mountain dulcimer? Sound quality, appearance, and durability. We've been handcrafting mountain dulcimers since 1968, and many of the world's finest players, both amateur and professional, choose our dulcimers. Click here to see our roster of endorsing artists. You may also enjoy following the links provided to see each of them performing (with their Folkcraft dulcimers) on YouTube.

Are you ready to play this mountain dulcimer? Click the "Add To Cart" button below, and we'll ship the dulcimer right away with free UPS shipping. Questions? Call Folkcraft (weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM, Eastern time) at (317) 539-1855. Maybe this instrument isn't perfect for you? Design your own mountain dulcimer, from classic to exotic, with our "design your own" tools found here.