MID-EAST 12/11 HAMMERED DULCIMER (ROSEWOOD)
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The Hammered Dulcimer, renowned for its exquisite and resonant sound, has a rich history spanning centuries, originating in the Middle East. Its name derives from the Latin word “dulcis” and the Greek word “melos,” collectively translating to “Sweet Tune.”
This hammered dulcimer is a 12/11, characterized by 12 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left and 11 courses crossing the bass bridge on the right. Altogether, it comprises 23 courses, each consisting of two strings.
Physical Dimensions:
- Length: 34.5 inches
- Height: 4 inches
- Width: 14.5 inches
Body:
- Crafted from Rosewood, the body features a rear opening that can serve as a convenient carrying handle.
Soundboard:
- Constructed from light-coloured hardwood, the soundboard may vary slightly from the image. It incorporates two Rosewood rosettes over the sound holes, adorned with an intricate vine and leaf pattern.
Nut and Tuning Pegs:
- The instrument is equipped with two Rosewood nuts, each positioned on the sides of the instrument. The distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the top should be 5.9 inches (150 mm), while the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the bottom should be 10 inches (256 mm). For reference, the owner’s guide provides visual guidance.
End Pegs:
- Located opposite the tuning pegs, there are 46 metal end pegs.
Bridge:
- The Rosewood bridges feature color-coded saddles on top, simplifying the instrument’s playability. For the recommended tuning, the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the top should be 5.9 inches (150 mm), while the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the bottom should be 10 inches (256 mm).
Strings:
- This hammered dulcimer is a 12/11, comprising 12 courses of strings crossing the treble bridge on the left and 11 courses crossing the bass bridge on the right. Each string course is spaced 1 inch apart, and the strings can be tuned using the included “T”-shaped tuning tool. Altogether, there are 23 courses, each consisting of two strings.