Craftsmanship

One of the finest qualities of the mountain dulcimer is its individuality. Each one has its own unique voice.

Each traditional Jenny Wiley dulcimer has a special "Canoe" shaped peg head and a long-gated body. The overall, length is approx. 36 inches. Approx. 5.25 inches wide (in the middle) and about 1.75 inches deep. Four stings, geared tuners, Free "On Line" Beginner's Booklet, wooden "Noter"; and flat pick is included with every dulcimer. (We offer a total of FIVE Different styles and price ranges of dulcimers.)

The Sound Box:
I typically make dulcimers in a modified teardrop style but have also built the more commonly seen hourglass soundbox. Although the shape of the soundbox doesn't substantially affect the sound of the instrument, I feel the modified teardrop style is most in keeping to the spirit of the traditional instrument built in the hills of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia.

Frets: I use the standard traditional fret design. I now include with each dulcimer and kit the more modern 6.5 fret.

Finishing: I finish with a hand-rubbed polish resulting in a sweet, warm, mellow sound to the instrument.

Tuning: Each instrument is tuned and tested before it is shipped. I "tweak" and adjust every dulcimer for the best quality sound possible.

Shipping: The instrument is then packed carefully for shipment. Included in the package is a wooden "Noter" and flat pick.

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