We are proud to offer quality hammered dulcimers made by Dusty Strings. 12/11 refers to 12 treble courses and 11 bass courses.
HAN010) Apprentice Package. A great way to get started on hammered dulcimer! This instrument is 12/11 strung and finished in a satin black lacquer making the strings highly visible. The soundboard and back are made of Finland birch plywood, bridges of mahogany, rails of cherry and the pinblocks are laminated maple. Included with the dulcimer: playing hammers, tuning wrench, 28" sit-down playing leg, 4" table leg, note indicator strips, guide book, all in a plush case.
HAM011) Prelude. Patterned after the apprentice, but with a different look. The soundboard and back are of a high grade imported birch plywood, rails are of Honduras mahogany, and pinblocks of eastern maple. Clear finish, golden hued lacquer, soundholes with leaf-motif inserts cut from Honduras mahogany. Comes with hammers and tuning wrench. $490.00