Hammered Dulcimer, 16/15 w/ Hammers - Blemished

Hammered Dulcimer, 16/15 w/ Hammers - Blemished

Scratch & Dent Savings!!! Product codes ending in "-1S" are minor blemished. They are New and Unused with Superficial minor blemishes that may include, minor blisters in the finish, scratches, dents, stains, discoloration, rust or pitting on metals, imperfect glazes, non-structural repairs such as putty in nail holes, or other surface marks. The irregularity does not affect the play ability or sound quality of the instrument. These are a good value. The Hammered Dulcimer has a beautiful, rich, full sound and has been used throughout the world for many centuries, originating in the Middle East. The name originates from the Latin word dulcis and the Greek word melos, which translates to Sweet Tune. This particular hammered dulcimer is a 16/15, which means there are 16 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left, and 15 courses of strings crossing the bass bridge on the right. All together there are 31 courses made up of 2 strings each. Accessories Included: One pair of two sided dulcimer hammers that have a leather pad on one side to create a softer sound. Both hammers are lacewood with sheesham trim. Also included is a tuning tool and drawstring bag. Body: Made of sheesham with opening in back that can be used as a carrying handle. Soundboard: The soundboard is solid lacewood and includes two sheesham rosettes over the sound holes. The rosettes feature an intricate vine and leaf pattern. Soundboard: The soundboard crafted from light colored hardwood, species may vary from image and includes two sheesham rosettes over the sound holes. The rosettes feature an intricate vine and leaf pattern. Bridge: The sheesham bridges have color coded saddles on top that help make instrument easier to play. For the recommended tuning, the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at top should be 5.4 (138 mm) and the distance from the left nut to the 1st bridge at bottom should be 11.2 (285 mm). Please see owner's guide for visual. Tuning: The recommended tuning is the Traditional Fifth Interval. Please see owner's guide for tuning chart. Strings: This particular hammered dulcimer is a 16/15, which means there are 16 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left, and 15 courses of strings crossing the bass bridge on the right. There is 1" spacing between each string course and are tuned with the included "T" shaped tuning tool. All together there are 31 courses made up of 2 strings each. Features Include: One pair of two sided dulcimer hammers Tuning tool & drawstring bag Item overall: 37.5 L x 4 H x 18.25 W Body: Solid Sheesham Soundboard: Light colored hardwood & includes 2 rosewood rosettes End Pegs: 62 metal end pegs located opposite the tuning pegs Tuning Pegs/ Levers: Includes 62 metal tuning pegs threaded into body Nut: 2 sheesham nuts; each placed on sides of instrument; each 14.5 Shipped insured Brand new!