- 2½ octaves
- laminated Finland birch soundboard and back
- traditional 5th-interval tuning
- 12/11 configuration
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| Vine motif soundhole insert |
The perfect setup for a beginning hammered dulcimer player is available in a choice of finishes: the striking black of the Apprentice, or the clear, glowing lacquer of the Prelude. Built with laminated Finland birch soundboards and backs, both are exceptionally sturdy, stable instruments that are a pleasure to hear and play, offering a sweet, balanced sound. Their 2-1/2 octave, 12 treble and 11 bass course string arrangement corresponds to all the well-known instruction materials. When coupled with the plush-lined carrying case and playing legs, the Apprentice or Prelude is everything the beginner needs in one attractively priced package.
The Prelude comes with single-sided wooden hammers, T-handle tuning wrench, note indicator strips, and owner’s guidebook, or as a package with all items listed below. The Apprentice is available as a package only.
The package includes the Apprentice or Prelude, all of the above accessories, plus 28-inch sit-down playing leg, 5-inch table playing leg, and plush-lined, black chipboard C10A case with separate compartment for legs, hammers and wrench. Both instruments also fit in the C10 case, and the packages can be upgraded to include the C10.
Accessories