Since former National Hammer Dulcimer Champion and renowned recording artist Russell Cook built his first instrument in 1979, he and his craftsmen at Master Works have handcrafted Hammer Dulcimers that have continued to grow in design and quality. Over 20 years and 5,000 instruments later, Russell Cook and Master Works are still setting the standard in innovative dulcimer building and design.
 

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A 15/14 is typically considered a “Full-sized” instrument by range of notes. Contains a complete “chromatic” 1 1/3 octaves naturally or 1 ¾ octaves with a retuned top bass bridge. Most commonly plays in the keys of C, G, D, A, Am, Em, Bm, and some in Dm, Gm, F and E. Though larger in range, the “Full-sized” model remains very light (12 lbs.) and only slightly larger than the student: 42 ¾” X 15 ¾” X 4 1/8”. Its voice is deeper and richer, surprisingly loud and full from the high to the low notes. All “Full-sized” 15/14 hammer dulcimers have custom “Harrison rose” soundhole inlays.

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