{"product_id":"folkcraft-custom-series-dulcimer-walnut-body-pine-top","title":"Folkcraft® Custom Series Dulcimer, Walnut Body, Pine Top","description":"\u003cp\u003eReclaimed pine gives this Custom Series a top with real history, and a warm, open voice over its black walnut body. A Galax performance back, an ebony fretboard veneer, a contemporary flat head, and enclosed tuners in your choice of black, gold or chrome. Three or four strings, in standard DAD or set up as an AEA baritone or DAD bass, at a 25-inch scale, finished to your order. Built by Jim Ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDulcimers ship for free, worldwide!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eWoods used\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack, sides, head, fretboard: black walnut\u003cbr\u003eTop: Reclaimed pine\u003cbr\u003eFretboard veneer: ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore information about wood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"how dulcimer wood affects tone qualitty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/woods-used-in-folkcraft-instruments-dulcimer-building\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecan be found here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eString setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis dulcimer will have four machine heads, the dulcimer can be set up with either three or four strings\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/standard-dulcimers-vs-baritone-dulcimers-vs-bass-dulcimers\" title=\"What is a standard mountain dulcimer?\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/a\u003e DAD tuning is the most common choice, but this can be set up as an AEA baritone, or as a DAD bass dulcimer if you prefer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e VSL (\u003ca title=\"How To Choose The Best Scale Length For Your Next Dulcimer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/how-to-choose-the-right-scale-length-for-your-new-dulcimer\"\u003escale length\u003c\/a\u003e): 25\" \u003cbr\u003eFretboard width: 1 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eSide height: 2 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBody: 30\" x 7 3\/4\" x 2 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall: 37 1\/2\" x 7 3\/4\" x 3 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eThis dulcimer has our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/kentucky-dulcimer-versus-california-dulcimer\" title=\"California style dulcimer body design\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalifornia-style body\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eNut, bridge, frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiatonic fret pattern (\u003ca title=\"fret pattern information dulcimer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/how-to-pick-a-specific-pattern-of-frets-for-a-mountain-dulcimer\" class=\"text-link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emore information about frets\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e1.5, 6.5, 8.5, 13.5, and 15.5 frets included\u003cbr\u003eMicarta nut and bridge material\u003cbr\u003eNickel-silver fret wire, standard size\u003cbr\u003eMother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 7 (double), 10, 14 (double), and 17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalax performance back\u003cbr\u003eContemporary flat head\u003cbr\u003eEnclosed gear tuners, your choice of black, gold, or chrome finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eAlso included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Strap buttons\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dulcimer carrying bag, Folkcraft\" href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/products\/folkcraft-dulcimer-carrying-bag-2851910\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePadded case\u003c\/a\u003e with shoulder strap, your choice of black or tan color fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0c5911;\"\u003eLuthier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/folkcraft-staff\"\u003eJim Ash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a Folkcraft dulcimer?\u003c\/strong\u003e We've built mountain dulcimers by hand in the USA, one at a time from solid woods, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/folkcraft-through-the-years\" title=\"handcrafting mountain dulcimers since 1968\"\u003esince 1968\u003c\/a\u003e. 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; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/pages\/folkcraft-instruments-endorsing-artists\" title=\"Folkcraft endorsing artists\"\u003emeet our endorsing artists here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dulcimer is built and lacquered, and can be ready to ship in two weeks. Questions? Call us weekdays, 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern, at (317) 539-1855. Looking for something different? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.folkcraft.com\/collections\/design-your-own-mountain-dulcimer\" title=\"design your own handmade mountain dulcimer\"\u003eDesign your own dulcimer here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkcraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67635156910393,"sku":"80320252","price":2225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1405\/0836\/files\/Folkcraft-Custom-Series-Dulcimer-Walnut-Body-Pine-Top-Best-Handmade-Mountain-Dulcimer.jpg?v=1791663936","url":"https:\/\/folkcraft.com\/products\/folkcraft-custom-series-dulcimer-walnut-body-pine-top","provider":"Folkcraft Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}