Roosebeck 16/15 Hammered Dulcimer

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. 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 1s

FEATURES

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.,Nut: There are 2 sheesham nuts and each are placed on sides of instrument. They are each 14.5.",Tuning Pegs/ Levers: Includes 62 metal tuning pegs threaded into body. End Pegs: There are 62 metal end pegs located opposite the tuning pegs.