Woods used
Back, sides, fretboard, head: black walnut
Top: Western red cedar
Fretboard veneer, head veneer: purpleheart
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): 26" (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
Chromatic fret pattern (more information about frets)
Micarta nut and bridge material
Nickel-silver fret wire, jumbo size
Mother of pearl position dots at frets 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 (double), 15, 17, 19, 21, 24 (double)
Features
Radiused fretboard (10 inch radius)
Traditional flat head
Enclosed gear tuners, black finish
Also included
Strap buttons
Padded case with shoulder strap
Luthier
Richard Ash
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