Our Standard 16/15 model is characterized by its rich, full bass tones and an exceptionally bright treble. It offers additional keys and an extended lower range of notes, allowing greater versatility and embellishment by the player.
The treble bridge contains 16 courses, with position markings for the keys of A, D, G, C, and F. The bass bridge contains 15 courses, with position markings for the keys of D, G, C, F, and B flat. The overall range is 3 octaves plus 1 note, from D (below middle C) to E (3 octaves above middle C).
As with the Standard 13/12 model, the top two courses of each bridge can be sharped by sliding movable bridge segments toward the center of the instrument to achieve chromatics.
The woods used in the construction of this instrument are identical to those used for the Standard 13/12 model. The Standard 16/15 rosette is the larger of the two pictured at left. Our 16/15 hammered dulcimer can be upgraded with custom rosettes for additional costs. Refer to the Custom Rosettes page for prices.
Specifications:
Bottom rail 45 inches
Top rail 17 inches
Height 20-3/4 inches
Thickness 3-3/4 inches
Weight 18 pounds
Cost: $695
(Includes gooseneck tuning wrench and Heart hammers)
