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Master Works Hammered Dulcimers
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Master Works Hammered Dulcimers
You may choose from an instrument that we have in stock at the Folk-Lore Center or we can special order an instrument for you. Custom orders are also available.
Call the Folk-Lore Center to;
- check on current prices
- arrange to order an instrument
Stop in to try out the instruments that are on hand.
Former National Hammer Dulcimer Champion and renowned recording artist Russell Cook and his craftsmen at Master Works have handcrafted Hammer Dulcimers that have continued to grow in design and quality. Over 20 years and 5,000 instruments later, Russell Cook and Master Works are still setting the standard in innovative dulcimer building and design. Master Works Hammer Dulcimers incorporate the finest materials offered to create a long lasting, lightweight instrument that stands the test of time. The rich, mellow tone of Master Works' instruments set them apart from the average Hammer Dulcimer. Master Works' instruments are beautiful to look at as well as to listen to.
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12-11 Student Model and 12-11M Student Model
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This great beginner instrument offers:
- 12 treble and 11 bass courses
- 2 strings per course
- 2 and 2/3 octave range
- Weight : approximately 11 lbs
- Laminated Birch soundboard and back with your choice of Walnut or Cherry end rails and bridges
- Convenient back handle port
- Threaded inserts for monopod and tripod attachments
12-11M Student Model
A step above the 12-11, including:
- Same options and features of the 12-11
- Complete with Mahogany soundboard for a deeper, richer tone
- Weight: approximately 10 lbs
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15-14 Full Size Model
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15-14 Full Size
This full size instrument includes:
- 15 treble and 14 bass courses
- 2 strings per course
- Over 3 octave range: 1 and 3/4 octave fully chromatic
- Harrison Rose inlays
- Weight: approximately 12 lbs
- Convenient back handle port
- Threaded inserts for monopod and tripod attachments
- Standard option of Rosewood bridges
- Tapered thickness of soundboard for a stronger voice
- "Big sound" for a petite sized instrument
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16-15 Ultralight Model
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16-15 Ultra light
This amazingly lightweight, full size instrument includes:
- 16 treble courses and 15 bass courses
- 2 strings per course
- Over 3 octave range; 1 and 3/4 octave fully chromatic
- Harrison Rose inlays
- Option to make fully chromatic at a later time
- Weight: approximately 14 lbs
- Two convenient back handle ports
- Threaded inserts for monopod and tripod attachments
- Standard option of Rosewood bridges
- Tapered thickness of soundboard for a stronger voice
- Even bigger, deeper voice than the full size 15-14
- All options are available for this model
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16-15C Ultralight Model
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16-15C Ultra light
This full size instrument offers:
- Same features as the 16-15
- 5 additional bridges produce 5 extra courses providing 7 new notes to make this instrument fully chromatic from top to bottom (compared to the 16-15)
- Whatever your choice of musical style, the 16-15C allows you to explore if fully!
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Master Works Bantam Weight Option
The Bantamweight option, exclusive to Master Works instruments, features:
- Thin Mahogany back for a lighter weight instrument with a deeper, louder voice.
- Honeycombed and trimmed internal end rails and thinner external end rails reduce weight and produce more vibrant, active plates
- Separated bridge caps to control excess sustain
- Weight: approximately 12 lbs (bindings not available due to thin end rails)
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