Folkcraft® Custom Series Dulcimer (MaxDAD - Standard/Bass Hybrid), Walnut Body, Butternut Top

Item Number 60606251

$2,005.00

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The MaxDAD is a standard dulcimer and a bass dulcimer on one fretboard. Five strings tuned DADAD (.012, .015, .024RW, .032RW and .054RW) on a 2 1/4-inch-wide fretboard let you play melody and deep bass lines on the same instrument. This one has a black walnut body, a butternut top, and an ebony fretboard veneer and head inlay. Built by Cheyenne Hale.

Specifications

Woods used
Back, sides, fretboard, head: black walnut
Top: butternut
Fretboard veneer, head inlay: ebony
More information about wood can be found here.

String setup
Five strings, .012, .015, .024RW, .032RW, .054RW
Standard/Bass hybrid: DADAD tuning

Dimensions
VSL (scale length): 25" (more information about VSL)
Fretboard width: 2 1/4"
Side height: 2 1/4"
Body: 30" x 8 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Overall: 37 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 3 1/4"
This dulcimer has our California-style body.

Nut, bridge, frets
Diatonic, plus 1.5, 6.5, 8.5, 13.5, and 15.5 frets (more information about frets)
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 flat head
Enclosed gear tuners, black finish

Also included
Strap buttons
Padded case with shoulder strap

Luthier
Cheyenne Hale

Why a Folkcraft dulcimer? We've built mountain dulcimers by hand in the USA, one at a time from solid woods, since 1968. Today our workshop is in Rock, Michigan, and every instrument carries our five-year warranty. Many of the world's finest players choose our dulcimers; meet our endorsing artists here.

This dulcimer is ready to ship now, free by UPS. Questions? Call us weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern, at (317) 539-1855. Looking for something different? Design your own dulcimer here.

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My New MAX DAD Dulcimer Exceeded My Expectations

I am very pleased with the quality and beauty of my new Folk Roots Max DAD Dulcimer. I was also very pleased with the helpful and knowledgeable assistance of the creator and builder of my instrument, Richard Ash. He assisted me in choosing my dulcimer, and in learning how to play and enjoy this unique instrument. For those who are interested in this dulcimer, Bing Futch has a very helpful Dulcimerica Podcast on the Max DAD. You don't just get a quality instrument from Folkcraft, you get excellent customer service as well.

Love the new dulcimer

I love the new dulcimer. The galax back makes a big difference in sound quality and I’m really enjoying the MAX DAD string arrangement - it’s like having two dulcimers in one. I fingerpick or flatpack the same piece on the “treble” DAD and then again on the “bass” DAD for a different sound/mood. I find strumming a little more difficult but I’m getting better with practice. I couldn’t be happier with the instrument and appreciate the great customer service as well.

A dulcimer with "Wow-effect"

I have just received this beautiful instrument - the full and rich sound is fascinating and impressing and makes you want to play...and play...and play - it's so much fun and enjoyment!

What a great dulcimer!

I had Richard and the gang build me one of these amazing instruments. I was amazed at the sound. It is exquisite! The bass is a lot of fun and gives the player a lot of possibilities... or you can simply use some extra drone strings. There is so much you can do with this. I am totally smitten with this instrument. Love it!!!!!

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Folkcraft® Custom Series Dulcimer (MaxDAD - Standard/Bass Hybrid), Walnut Body, Butternut Top