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Folkcraft® FSH Series Dulcimer, Cherry Body, Cherry Top

Item Number 90201241

Regular price $995.00

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Woods used
Back, sides, head, fretboard: Northern cherry
Top: Northern cherry
More information about wood can be found here.

String setup
Three strings, .012, .015, .024RW
Standard, DAD tuning

Dimensions
VSL (scale length): 25"
Fretboard width: 1 3/8"
Side height: 1 3/4"
This dulcimer has our Kentucky-style body.

Nut, bridge, frets
Diatonic fret pattern (more information about frets)
1.5, 6.5, 8.5, 13.5, and 15.5 frets included
Micarta nut and bridge material
Nickel-silver fret wire, standard size
Mother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 7 (double), 10, 14 (double), and 17

Features
Traditional scroll head
Open gear tuners, chrome finish

Also included
Strap buttons
Padded case with shoulder strap

Luthier
Richard Ash

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Customer Reviews

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Melissa Bogolubov
Lovely Folkcraft Chromatic FSH Dulcimer

I recently received this fabulous dulcimer in the mail, and it plays beautifully. The intonation is spot-on, and the wood (all walnut) is gorgeous. Since it’s chromatic, it’ll be a while before I can play it well, but I’m happy with it so far. Also, the customer service is great. Jim and his crew are very nice people. They gave me lots of good advice prior to my purchase, and were really nice about changing the dulcimer to double-melody. Get a dulcimer- you won’t regret it.

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Paul Van Steenberghe
FSH Solid Walnut with 1.5, 6.5, …

What can I say, the instrument is beautiful looking, sounding, and crafted. This is actually my second folkcraft instrument. I bought the first one just a month earlier and was so taken by again it’s beauty craftsmanship and sound that I decided to try the Kentucky style instead of the California style, which was the style of my first instrument. Anyone looking for a mountain Dalsimer shouldn’t hesitate to buy from folkcraft. They also have excellent service and a great guy to talk to on the phone if you give them a call.

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Charolet Lornes

Folkcraft® FSH Series Dulcimer, Walnut Body, Walnut Top

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Patty Bryant
Design Your Own

I absolutely love my new dulcimer and sincerely appreciate the artistic quality. It is a beautiful traditional instrument, and it has a lovely pure sound. I am a new dulcimer player and this dulcimer just fits. It was well worth the wait! Thank you

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Dee O'Keefe
Love my beautiful FSH Butternut/Cherry Dulcimer!

The instrument is everything I wanted and more. I had very specific set-up requirements due to fairly severe arthritis in my left hand. I need the action as low as possible as well as slightly lighter strings than are standard on a 25” VSL. I’d spoken to several other dulcimer builders in my quest for a dulcimer to meet my needs, and they were all reticent to go outside their usual box to accommodate me. Not Richard! He made sure to set up my dulcimer exactly per my requirements. Not only does it play exactly like I wanted it to (so easily!), its sound it absolutely captivating, clear as bell, with lovely sustain. And it plays in absolutely perfect tune, yay! I’m also impressed with the exquisite attention to detail in the finishing, the outstanding craftsmanship, every aspect perfection. The look of the wood chosen for the instrument takes my breath away! One of the best purchases I’ve ever made.