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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.

      Very light and portable, smaller in size (39 ¾” wide on the long end rail and 13 3/8” from wide side to narrow side and 4 1/8” tall to the top of the bridge. Weighs in at approximately 10 ½  lbs. Most commonly plays in the keys of "C", "G", "D", "Am" and "Em" some in "Dm, Gm, F and A". Student instruments are less expensive to start with, fewer strings to tune and tend to stay tuned better (there is less wood to expand and contract and fewer lower pitched notes that are usually more sensitive to moisture changes). The tone is bright but full. All models of Master Works hammer dulcimers come with receptacles in the back to accept monopod legs (for playing without a stand) or video camera tripods (to be used in place of a typical wooden stand). One handle port is located in the back for ease of handling.

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