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Songbird 13/12 Chickadee Hammered Dulcimer
Songbird 13/12 Chickadee Hammered Dulcimer
SKU:HAM092
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There is a real need for an affordable yet durable and good sounding hammered dulcimer. Many, many folks would like to try the hammered dulcimer, but don’t want to commit a lot of money on something they don’t know will work for them. Or they want a really nice gift for a musical relative or friend. The 13/12 Chickadee fills that need very well. It is durable enough that it should last into the next century, and light enough to easily carry around. Includes dulcimer, hammers and tuning wrench.
Features
- 13/12
- Range: G3-E6 (196 Hz to 1318.51 Hz)
- Mostly chromatic with a chromatic range from E4-D6, almost 2 octaves
- Built with durable, reliable Poplar ply
- Top is coated with a black paint that gives it an orange peel texture, and then sealed with polyurethane
- Soundholes in the back
- Walnut rails, Hard Maple pin blocks, and Walnut bridges
- 38″ long x 15 3/4″ wide
- Weighs about 12 lbs.
- Comes with hammers and T-handle tuning wrench
- Only exclusive American-made dulcimer of its kind
For beginners, we recommend getting the Complete Package. In addition to the dulcimer, hammers and tuning wrench, the package includes:
- a good case
- a dulcimer stand (specify version - if you play standing up or sitting down)
- Mel Bay's You Can Teach Yourself Hammered Dulcimer book/ online video.
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Wonderful product, great seller!! Highly recommended!
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Beautiful amazing instrument! Easy and fun to play! Highly recommended! Great customer service and fast shipping!!
Jackie arrived, nicely packed and in rapid order... much lighter than I expected, thank goodness as the instrument is attached to the player by their thumbs (and mine are kind of old).
I never thought that it would be so challenging for me to learn play ... so different from anything I've tried before... I can feel the neurons in my brain sparking and protesting. Actually, it feels good to build new pathways. The cat is none too pleased with my new endeavor. However, Jackie is a beautiful instrument, well made and of good quality. I'm sure, in time, we'll become the best of friends.
Thanks to all at Lark in the Morning for making my experience so pleasant and trouble free. <3
The external Twin Spot works great on my Irish Bouzouki. I've scotched taped the pickup heads and wires it in place for easy adjustment, and the pick up sensitivity is very good. I'm running it through my guitar DI box for increased sensitivity and tone control.
I think that every household should have a buffalo horn. We are now the proud owners of a fine horn which we obtained from Lark in the morning. It will be handy for calling in the children from play, and signaling to the neighbors across the river.
This chieftain ain’t bad. I would say situated in between intermediate and professional grade. A little bit thick but not too thick. I’m happy with this purchase

