Model #81 (Jumbo Size Dulcimer)

SPRUCE / WALNUT

Model #81: $400.00

Model #81 Deluxe: $450.00

Add $75.00 for *Package deal

All solid wood construction, Walnut sides and back, Spruce top, carved scroll shaped head, rosewood nut and saddle. Walnut fingerboard has nickel-silver frets and four Grover chrome geared tuners. 29.25″ Scale, 36″ length, 3.13″ deep, 8″ wide. This dulcimer is also available in a Deluxe version. In addition to the above specs, the 81D includes a two piece book matched back with a rosewood/maple inlay down the center, and a rosewood/maple fingerboard cap with real Mother-of-pearl position dots.

*Package includes a deluxe padded gig bag, extra set of strings, noter & pick, and an Instruction book with companion CD.

MORE PHOTOS

: Model 81 Deluxe Jumbo Back

Dulcimer Customization Options

The shape and the woods of each Model Dulcimer (i.e. Spruce with Mahogany or Walnut, Cedar with Cherry) are combinations that I like, however you can request whatever combo you want. Take a look below at the options and let me know what you want or ask if you have questions. To learn more about the wood differences, visit our About page.

HEAD STYLE

: Flat Head

: Violin Head

SOUND HOLE DESIGN

: Hearts (No extra cost)

: Butterflies (add $30)

: Hummingbirds (add $30)

: Dove (add $30)

: Dolphins (add $30)

: Dots (No extra cost)

: “F” Hole (No Extra cost on #71, add $30 for all others)

SOUND BOARD WOOD (Top Wood)

Softwoods like Spruce and Cedar are the traditional soundboard (top) woods. However many old time dulcimer builders used the same wood for the top as for the sides and back, another option for you.

: Spruce

: Cedar

: Mahogany

: Walnut

: Cherry

BACK STYLE

Standard back style is one piece but can be ordered as a two piece back (book matched). Images below are samples. How it looks will depend on the wood for your chosen model.

: One Piece (Model 56)

: Two Piece (Model 58 Deluxe)

: One Piece (Model 51)

: Two Piece (Model 81 Deluxe)