The Mountain dulcimer, also called Appalachian dulcimer or lap dulcimer, is an historical American instrument that appeared (no one knows who "invented" it) in the mid 1800s in several Appalachian Mountain communities about the same time. Some where box-like with straight sides (Pennsylvania German), some had bowed sides or teardrop shapes (the Virginias, North Carolina), and many took on the familiar hourglass shape (Kentucky, Tennessee). Many other shapes, mimicking similar instruments of European origin, have popped up in areas from Pennsylvania to Alabama.

This is a Pennsylvania German style of Mountain dulcimer of poplar, with ebony bridge and nut. It is 40" long x 2.5" wide x 3" deep and has a 28" scale length. It comes with a soft case and noter.

Note: This instrument is based on an 1850 original I had the pleasure to restore. The frets are hand-made "staples" mounted directly on the soundboard, very similar to the original.