Roosebeck European Mountain Dulcimer

5 strings, rosewood frame, birch soundboard, cutouts in soundboard and one on the back. Includes pick and wooden slide. Satin finish on body. Measures 33 1/2"L x 5" W x 2" H. Most early dulcimers had a strictly diatonic scale; that is, the frets were placed so as to produce a major scale (do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do) with no extra half steps. Shades of colors may vary slightly. These are individually hand made and will be unique.

Note: Whether you purchase an instrument on-line or from a physical store locally, it is recommended that you change the strings on your new instrument as soon as you receive it. The strings of an instrument both in a store or shipped to you are exposed to air and different environments prior to you receiving it. During this time the strings WILL oxidize, decreasing it's life expectancy and reducing the quality of it's sound. On occasion instruments may even arrive with a broken string, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings as soon as it arrives. Learning to change strings should be the first lesson learned when embarking on the journey of playing a new instrument.

Features

• Overall Measurement 33 1/2" L x 5" W x 2" H
• String length is 26 1/2"
• Finger board measures 19 1/2"
• 5 strings, birch soundboard
• Includes pick, wooden slide
• Shipping insurance included
• Brand new!