Folkcraft® Resonator Dulcimer, Walnut Body, Walnut Top

Black walnut top, back and sides give this Resonator dulcimer a warm, full tone, set off by a bright padauk fretboard veneer. A traditional scroll head and chrome open-gear tuners. Three strings, with low action, high action or a nut for both, in standard DAD or set up as a baritone or bass, at a 22 3/4-inch scale, finished to your order. Built by Jim Ash.

Dulcimers ship for free, worldwide!

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

String setup
Three strings with low action, or three strings with high action, or three strings with a nut that will accommodate both high and low actions.
Standard DAD tuning is the most popular setup, but this dulcimer can be set up as a baritone or as a bass, if you prefer.

Dimensions
VSL (scale length): 22 3/4"
Fingerboard width: 1 1/2"
Overall: 38 1/2" x 12" x 3 1/4"
Body: 31" x 12" x 2 1/2"

Nut, bridge, frets
Diatonic, plus 1.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 13.5 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)

Options
Traditional scroll head, to machine heads on each side
Open gear tuners, chrome finish

Also included
Strap buttons
Padded case with shoulder strap, your choice of black fabric or tan fabric

Luthier
Jim Ash

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.

This dulcimer is built and lacquered, and can be ready to ship in two weeks.

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.