Dulcimer Specs and Prices

NOTE: All J.C. Rockwell mountain dulcimers are handmade by Jerry Rockwell, signed, numbered, and dated inside. See the catalog photos online, or call to discuss your requirements or special needs. If you can, visit us to try out several instrument styles. (Please call and make an appointment first--the workshop is also our home). You are welcome to try out my instruments at any of the scheduled events on our calendar.

"POST-REVIVAL" FEATURES: The 6 1/2 and 13 1/2 frets are part of each Rockwell dulcimer ["extra" frets came into common usage after 1970]. Modern geared tuning machines are also a standard feature.

WOOD VARIETIES other than those mentioned, or unusual figured pieces, may be available from time to time in limited quantities.

CASES: I prefer to ship dulcimers via UPS in corrugated packing boxes, and have never had an instrument damaged in shipment. Your choice of an instrument case depends on your travel requirements and your individual tastes. Though many players prefer to build or sew their own, I can have a hardshell case dropshipped to you, ship one with your dulcimer, or recommend several makers of cases and quilted or tailored cloth bags that fit my instruments--write to: jerry@jcrmusic.com

Teardrop | North Carolina Hourglass | Large Hourglass (Kentucky Shape) | Baritone Dulcimer

Teardrop
4 Strings (Double melody string) or 4-equidistant
4 Round soundholes
String length, Nut to Bridge: 28"
Optional string lengths 26.5, 27, or 29.75"
Hollow fingerboard
Tuners: 14:1 ratio open gear, white plastic buttons
Strings: .010" melody, .014" middle, .022" bass
Tuned D-A-D for shipping
Sides: 2" deep

LDT-CC All Cherry, $395

LDT-MM Honduras Mahogany sides, back, and top; Cherry fingerboard, $395

Extras for LDT-CC or LDT-MM:
Brass dot inlays marking frets 3, 5, 7, 10, $25
15:1 ratio enclosed Kluson style chrome tuners, add $35


Teardrop | North Carolina Hourglass | Large Hourglass (Kentucky Shape) | Baritone Dulcimer
North Carolina Hourglass
4 Strings (Double melody or 4-equidistant)
4 Heart soundholes (special shapes available)
String length, Nut to Bridge: 26"
Optional string length 26.5", 25"
Hollow fingerboard
Tuners: 15:1 enclosed Kluson style chrome tuners
Strings: .010" melody, .014" middle, .022" bass
Tuned D-A-D for shipping
Sides: 2" deep

NCH-CB Cherry sides, back, fingerboard; Butternut top, $500


NCH-MS Honduras Mahogany sides, back, Cherry fingerboard; Spruce top, $550


Optional, no extra charge for NCH-CB and NCH-MS:
Brass dot inlays marking frets 3, 5, 7, and 10

Teardrop | North Carolina Hourglass | Large Hourglass (Kentucky Shape) | Baritone Dulcimer

Large Hourglass (Kentucky Shape)
String configuration (your choice):
4 String: Double melody
4 String: 4-equidistant
6 String: 3 double courses, (unison or octave bass pair)
8 string: 4 double courses, (unison or octave bass pair)
4 Heart Soundholes (Special shapes available)
String length, Nut to Bridge: Specify 29.75 or 28"
Hollow fingerboard
Optional, no extra charge: Brass dot inlays marking frets 3, 5, 7, 10
Tuners: 15:1 enclosed Kluson style chrome tuners
Strings: .010" melody, .014" middle, .022" bass
Tuned D-A-D for shipping
Sides: 2 3/8" deep

LH-CS Cherry sides, back, and fingerboard; Spruce top:
4 String $850, 6 String $950, 8 string $1150

LH-MS Honduras Mahogany sides and back; Cherry fingerboard; Spruce top:
4 String $850, 6 String $950, 8 string $1150
(26.5" String length $50 extra)


Teardrop | North Carolina Hourglass | Large Hourglass (Kentucky Shape) | Baritone Dulcimer

Baritone Dulcimer (Kentucky Hourglass Shape)
Cherry sides and back
Cherry fingerboard; Spruce top
String length 29.75"
4 String: Double Melody
4 String: Equidistant
4 heart soundholes (special shapes available)
Hollow fingerboard
Optional, no extra charge: Brass dot inlays marking frets 3, 5, 7, 10
Fretwire: jumbo
Optional: regular fretwire
Tuners: 15:1 enclosed Kluson style chrome tuners
Strings: .014" melody, .022" middle, .034" bass
Tuned A-E-A (a perfect 4th lower than standard D-A-D)
Sides: 2 3/8" deep

LHB-CS Baritone $850


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Prices were updated 11/24/98.