Dulcimer #32 - Richard Troughear Appalachian Dulcimers

Six string Kentucky style dulcimer with Western Red Cedar top and Black Wattle back, sides, fretboard and scroll (Acacia Mearnsii).

Length 940mm (37”)
Width Lower bout 200mm (7.9”)
Width Upper bout 150mm (5.9”)
Side height 47mm (1.85”)
Scale length 699mm (27.5”)
Sound holes Hearts
Fretboard Hollow, 33mm wide (1.3”)
Finish Nitrocellulose

This instrument is constructed from Australian Black Wattle, sourced locally, which has a very attractive grain varying from cream to pink to light brown, with a hint of fiddleback figure that catches the eye, and the light.

The Western Red Cedar top is matched with the high density of the Black Wattle to produce a tone that is solid and sustained. There is good sound separation between strings, making the instrument suitable for picking or strumming.

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