A modern relative of the ancient (they arrived in europe about the 11th century) cimbalom from what is now Hungary, this hammered Dulcimer looks and sounds much the same. These days it's being used a great deal in Celtic music and there's no reason to think that the European forms (like the Swiss hackbrett) weren't present in some numbers in the Isles in early times.
This one has Red Oak pin blocks, African Mahogony (laminate) back and soundboard set off with Red Oak bridges and braces. It is based on a a set of plans available through The Guild of American Luthiers, and corrects many of the problems associated with traditional designs. In the photo below, note the slot in the bottom edge--this top is made to float across many of it's bearing surfaces so that it can handle changes in temperature and humidity. This and the other slot at the top also adds to volume and tonal breadth. Mr. Carruth, the designer, has created a superior design for the instrument.
Brass bridges nickel pins and custom nickel anchors. Priced to move at $500, includes mallets and key. There is a custom case and a playing stand as well, sold separately.
Orphic Airs is pleased to offer Rick Thum's line of quality hammered dulcimers, in a range of prices and materials to suit any budget. Each dulcimer comes ready to play with hammers, tuning key and a collection of accessories that vary by model.
Features: 13 treble 13 bass courses, solid hard-rock maple pin block, 5-ply birch plywood top and back, solid walnut end rails, color-coded tuning pins and 2 year limited warranty. SPECIFICATIONS: Bottom Rail: 35-3/4", Top Rail: 17-1/4", Side Rail: 17-1/4", Height: 14-5/8", String Spacing: 1-1/4", Weight: 9lbs. Comes with a pair of single-sided hammers, "L" tuning wrench and table top playing leg. Everything you need to get started (except an electronic tuner) for under $300.00.
FEATURES: 14 treble 13 bass courses, solid hard-rock maple pin block, 5-ply birch plywood top and back, solid walnut end rails, color-coded tuning pins and 2 year limited warranty. SPECIFICATIONS: Bottom Rail: 35-3/4", Top Rail: 17-1/4", Side Rail: 17-1/4", Height: 14-5/8", String Spacing: 1-1/4", Weight: 9lbs.
This instrument has full string spacing and plays just like a regular 15/14. It is missing the lowest string on the treble bridge (the G# and the F#) and the highest string on the bass bridge.(The note above the B flat) It has the keys of A, D, G, C on the treble bridge and D, G, C, F on the bass side.
Each instrument comes with a pair of single-sided hammers, "L" tuning wrench, table top playing leg and a 1/4 x 20 insert on back to fit a camera stand. All for only $350.
FEATURES: 14 treble 13 bass courses, solid spanish cedar top, solid hard-rock maple pin block, 5-ply birch plywood back, solid walnut end rails, color-coded tuning pins, walnut soundhole covers and 2 year limited warranty. SPECIFICATIONS: Bottom Rail: 35-3/4", Top Rail: 17-1/4", Side Rail: 17-1/4", Height: 14-5/8", String Spacing: 1-1/4", Weight: 9lbs.
This instrument has full string spacing and plays just like a regular 15/14. It is missing the lowest string on the treble bridge (the G# and the F#) and the highest string on the bass bridge.(The note above the B flat) It has the keys of A, D, G, C on the treble bridge and D, G, C, F on the bass side.
Each instrument comes with a pair of single-sided hammers, "L" tuning wrench, table top playing leg and a 1/4 x 20 insert on back to fit a camera stand. All for only $450.
FEATURES: 13 treble 13 bass courses, solid spanish cedar top, solid hard-rock maple pin block, 5-ply birch plywood back, solid walnut end rails, color-coded tuning pins and 2 year limited warranty. SPECIFICATIONS: Bottom Rail: 35-3/4", Top Rail: 17-1/4", Side Rail: 17-1/4", Height: 14-5/8", String Spacing: 1-1/4", Weight: 9lbs.
Each instrument comes with a pair of single-sided hammers, "L" tuning wrench and table top playing leg. Everything you need to get started (except an electronic tuner) for $385.00.
The “Lightweight” has a sweet, balanced voice that blends well with other instruments, but is less powerful than the “Professional”. FEATURES: Weight 16lbs, Solid Adirondack spruce top, Special lightweight scalloped braces, Limited lifetime warranty, 9-ply hard rock maple pin blocks, Color coded tuning pins on both sides of instrument. SPECIFICATIONS: Bottom rail: 43-1/2”, Top rail: 22”, Side Rail: 21”, height: 19”, String Spacing: 1”, 17 treble and 17 bass courses, fully chromatic in the keys of A, D, G & C, Sound hole insert, Three tunning set ups to choose from.
Each instrument comes with one pair of double- sided hammers, a “T” tuning wrench and a string- gauge/tuning chart. Cherry or walnut trim is standard. Optional trim woods such as mahogany, extra fancy walnut or cherry, flamed maple or walnut are available on a special order basis. $1395
The ”Professional” produces a strong clear fundamental tone that will be heard over other instruments or in a performance setting.FEATURES: Weight 18lbs, Solid Adirondack (red) spruce top, Scalloped solid wood braces, Limited lifetime warranty. SPECIFICATIONS: Bottom rail: 43-1/2”, Top rail: 22”, Side Rail: 21”, Height: 19”, String Spacing: 1”, 9-ply hard rock maple pin blocks, Color coded tuning pins on both sides of instrument, 17 treble and 17 bass courses, Fully chromatic in the keys of A, D, G & C, Sound hole insert, Three tunning set ups to choose from.
Each instrument comes with one pair of double- sided hammers, a “T” tuning wrench and a string- gauge/tuning chart. Cherry or walnut trim is standard. Optional trim woods such as mahogany, extra fancy walnut or cherry,flamed maple or walnut are available on a special order basis. $1395
