{"product_id":"roosebeck-10-9-hammered-dulcimer-19-strings","title":"Roosebeck 10\/9 Hammered Dulcimer, 19 Strings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e10\/9 Layout\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e19 Strings\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRosewood or Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eColor-Coded Bridges\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eBack Carry Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginners and anyone who wants a first hammered dulcimer that is light enough to carry anywhere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe starting size, in rosewood or walnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 10\/9 is where most players begin. Nineteen single strings across two bridges give you the range for the core folk and Celtic repertoire without the weight or the learning curve of a larger instrument, and at 32 inches long it fits in a car seat and on a lap. The color-coded bridge saddles take the guesswork out of finding your way around the strings, and the opening in the back doubles as a carrying handle. Choose a rosewood or walnut body; the instrument is otherwise identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-btn active\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-design\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-start\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton data-panel=\"dh109-box\" class=\"rb-acc-btn\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-height: 600px;\" id=\"dh109-sound\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSweet, Bell-Like Tone in a Compact Instrument\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNineteen single strings give the 10\/9 a clear, articulate voice with a quick decay, which is part of why it suits learning: you hear each note distinctly instead of losing it in the sustain of a larger instrument. The soundboard is light-colored hardwood with a single sound hole covered by a rosette carved in a vine and leaf pattern, and the body wood you choose sits underneath that, rosewood adding density and warmth, walnut running slightly brighter and more open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the name comes from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dulcimer traces back to the Latin dulcis and the Greek melos, roughly \"sweet tune.\" The instrument itself originated in the Middle East and has been played across the world for centuries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-design\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt to Be Carried\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10\/9 layout means 10 strings cross the treble bridge on the left and 9 cross the bass bridge on the right, 19 in total, spaced 1 inch apart. That spacing is generous enough that you are not fighting the instrument while your hammer technique is still forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body bottom is multi-layered in your chosen wood with an opening in the back that works as a carrying handle, and the sides are genuine rosewood or walnut to match. Two nuts sit along the sides, and 19 metal tuning pegs thread into the body opposite 19 end pegs, anchoring every string firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-coded bridge saddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The saddles on each bridge are color-coded to help you identify string positions while you are still learning the layout. A practical detail that makes a real difference in the first weeks of playing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-start\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTuning and First Steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended tuning is the Traditional Fifth Interval, and the owner's guide includes a complete tuning chart so you are not guessing. Use the included T-shaped tuning tool to bring each string up to pitch, working across the instrument systematically rather than jumping around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor reference, the distance from the left nut to the first bridge at the top should be 0.6 inches (16 mm), and from the left nut to the first bridge at the bottom should be 0.98 inches (24.9 mm). The owner's guide has a clear diagram if you want to check your bridge placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew to hammered dulcimer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the owner's guide tuning chart before you pick up the hammers. A well-tuned instrument teaches you what each string should sound like, which makes learning by ear much faster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-specs\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/9 (10 treble, 9 bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 single, 1 inch spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood or walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight hardwood with matching rosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, matching body wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 metal, threaded into body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd Pegs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatching body wood, color-coded saddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Fifth Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 inches L × 12 inches W × 3.75 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.75 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eString care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strings carry no warranty, and makers suggest replacing them every 3 to 4 months. Keep a spare set on hand, wipe the strings with a dry cloth after playing, and plan on fresh strings if the instrument has been stored for a while.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"dh109-box\" class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to tune up and start playing arrives with the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003ePair of Hammers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eTuning Tool\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eExtra String Set\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Roosebeck Hammered Dulcimer Owner's Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=674795\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=Br-Qm5O1k-cs9phioFudXC2M7QLgw5Z9Nvnjr8krrL_sQrao\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;font-size:0.95em;opacity:0.85;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHammers may vary from the photo. Stand (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/roosebeck-hammered-dulcimer-stand-adjustable-rosewood\"\u003eDHST\u003c\/a\u003e) sold separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hammered-dulcimers\"\u003ebrowse all Hammered Dulcimers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Rosewood","offer_id":46221235486856,"sku":"DH10-9R","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":46221235519624,"sku":"DH10-9W","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/DH10-9R_01.jpg?v=1784669356","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-10-9-hammered-dulcimer-19-strings","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}