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Search Folkcraft Instruments    Mountain Dulcimer   Mountain Dulcimers - Ready To Ship Mountain Dulcimer Accessories Mountain Dulcimer Sheet Music Mountain Dulcimer Building Supplies Mountain Dulcimer Kits  Hammered Dulcimer   Hammered Dulcimers Hammered Dulcimer Accessories Hammered Dulcimer Sheet Music Hammered Dulcimer Building Supplies  Psaltery   Psalteries Psaltery Accessories Psaltery Building Supplies  Folk Harp   Harp Strings and Supplies Folk Harp Sheet Music Other Folk Instruments   Free Downloads   Folkcraft Woods   Home Contact Information Dealer Information Log In Shopping Cart		Instrument Only $385.00, Item number 2310402JY Instrument With Chipboard Case $434.95, Item number 5311082JY Instrument With L. R. Baggs Pickup And Chipboard Case $599.95, Item number 5311084JY Click an image to see a larger version   Folkcraft Teardrop Mountain Dulcimer, FCT1 Model   Folkcraft Teardrop Mountain Dulcimer, FCT1 Model, Northern Cherry, Padauk Accent, Western Red Cedar Soundboard, Weeping Heart Tone Holes   This elegant Folkcraft brand teardrop features a northern cherry body and a western red cedar soundboard which creates a fat, mellow tone with 'singing' qualities. By design, the teardrop shape creates a deep bass sound. When played with standard hourglass dulcimers your bass sound is a welcomed addition. The weeping heart tone holes add a touch of elegance to your instrument. Our teardrop dulcimer is perfect for all your performances. Folkcraft Instruments is the premier manufacturer of a truly authentic American tradition – the dulcimer. The Folkcraft brand has had a long standing tradition of excellence since it was created in 1974. As a family-owned business with two generations of luthiers, we strive to create quality crafted instruments for you. That is why we hand select all our woods for appearance as well as tone quality. Plus, all of our instruments are signed by the craftsman. Look inside your dulcimer for the artisan's signature. As you can see, Folkcraft is the perfect choice for your dulcimer purchase.   Product Specifications    Instrument type: four string teardrop dulcimer    Head type: scroll head    Fingerboard width: 1 3/8"    Scale length: 27"    Tone holes: weeping heart Dimensions    Overall: 37 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 2 3/4"    Body: 30" x 6 1/2" x 2" Woods    Body type: traditional Folkcraft teardrop    Back: northern cherry    Sides: northern cherry    Soundboard: western red cedar    Fingerboard: sugar maple    Fingerboard veneer: padauk    Head: northern cherry    Center inlay strip on back: padauk    Heel cap: padauk Hardware    Tuning machines: open gear, chrome    Nut and bridge stock: Delrin    Strings: Folkcraft (.011, .011, .013, .024BW) Other Options    Body finish: lacquer    Fingerboard finish: lacquer    Fret configuration: standard (includes 6 1/2 and 13 1/2)    6 mm dots: fret 3 Manufacturer: "Folkcraft Teardrop Mountain Dulcimer, FCT1 Model, Northern Cherry, Padauk Accent, Western Red Cedar Soundboard, Weeping Heart Tone Holes" was created by Folkcraft Instruments, Inc..   How to purchase this item: To purchase "Folkcraft Teardrop Mountain Dulcimer, FCT1 Model, Northern Cherry, Padauk Accent, Western Red Cedar Soundboard, Weeping Heart Tone Holes", just click on the "Buy Now" button on the left. You will then have the option of placing your order online or ordering by mail, fax or phone.   Questions: If you have any questions about "Folkcraft Teardrop Mountain Dulcimer, FCT1 Model, Northern Cherry, Padauk Accent, Western Red Cedar Soundboard, Weeping Heart Tone Holes", or would like to ask a sales representative about another product, call us toll free at (800) 433-3655. For your convenience, we are open 10:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
		Folkcraft Instruments is the premier manufacturer of a truly authentic American tradition - the dulcimer. The Folkcraft brand has had a long standing tradition of excellence since it was created in 1974. We hand select our woods for appearance as well as tone quality. Plus, all of our instruments are signed by the craftsman. Look inside your dulcimer for the artisan's signature. As you can see, Folkcraft is the perfect choice for your dulcimer purchase.   We are open 10:30 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Call us at (800) 433-3655. P.O. Box 302 • Woodburn, IN 46797 • Copyright © 2008 Folkcraft Instruments, Inc.