Folkcraft Instruments model 16ABC concert sound hammered dulcimer. Made in the USA (Winsted, CT) around 1996. Excellent to near mint condition. Great for bluegrass/folk/Irish/Celtic music genres and more. What it sounds like:
https://youtu.be/2z52Htj7sNc?is=QwaRDjM94aW885mm
Key features:
- Extended note range with 16 Treble courses and 15 Bass courses for a total of 47 notes
- Mayor keys: A, D, G, C, F, E, lower Octave D, and C chromatic
- Arched frame for better string tension, tuning stability, ands tonal balance.
- African mahogany back and African mahogany soundboard; soundboard is finished in black lacquer with expansion slots
- Outer rails and bridges made of walnut
- Pin blocks and frame made of rock maple
- Black oxide plated tuning pins
- Color coded Delrin bridge caps
- Custom brass rosettes for the sound holes
- Individual loop end strings
- Harness leather carry handle
- Deluxe padded carry case
- Performance stand (mahogany or walnut?)
- Two sets of deluxe double- headed hammers
- Hammered dulcimer instruction and song book
- Dimensions: 42" x 18" x 2.5"
- Weight: 14 lbs
This instrument has seen very little use since new. My original asking price was $800. The price has been lowered to $600. A professional grade instrument and accessories of this quality would conservatively cost 3 to 5 times new. Trades for electric bass guitars or upright acoustic basses will be considered on a case by case basis.
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