Compact Traditional Model – Natural Satin Finish – Soft Gig Bag Included – Made in Romania
Discover the warm, melodic sound of this Appalachian Dulcimer, made by HORA in Romania. This compact four-string instrument features traditional DADD tuning, a comfortable 615 mm scale, and a distinctive violin-style head.
Built with a laminated spruce top, laminated lime back, and maple neck and sides, this dulcimer offers a clear and pleasant tone suitable for folk, traditional, acoustic, and Appalachian music. Its natural satin finish gives the instrument a simple and traditional appearance.
| Instrument type | Appalachian Dulcimer |
| Condition | New |
| Strings | 4 |
| Scale length | 615 mm |
| Nut width | 32 mm |
| Top | Laminated spruce |
| Back | Laminated lime |
| Neck and sides | Maple |
| Body depth | 48 mm |
| Body width | 158 mm |
| Total length | 765 mm |
| Approximate packed dimensions | 78 × 16 × 7 cm |
| Headstock | Violin style |
| Color | Natural |
| Finish | Satin |
| Recommended tuning | D3 – A3 – D4 – D4 (DADD) |
| Included accessory | Soft gig bag |
| Country of origin | Romania |
The dulcimer is supplied in traditional DADD tuning: D3 – A3 – D4 – D4. This tuning is widely used for Appalachian, folk, and traditional dulcimer music.
Wood is a natural material, so grain pattern, color tone, and figure may vary from one instrument to another. The dulcimer received will be the same model and will have the specifications described in this listing, but its appearance may differ slightly from the photographs. These variations are normal and make every instrument individual.
We ship worldwide using tracked postal and courier services. Typical delivery times:
Secure Packaging: Each instrument is shipped in mint condition, carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with polystyrene plates at the top and bottom. A tracking number is provided.
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If the instrument arrives damaged or is lost during transportation, the buyer must report the issue to the local postal or courier service and obtain a claim registration number. Please inspect the package and instrument upon delivery.
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With almost 60 years of tradition, HORA is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of bowed, plucked, and folk musical instruments. Based in Romania, HORA uses spruce and maple from the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, naturally seasoned for 5–10 years.
Water-based lacquers are used on many instruments to preserve the natural qualities of the wood and support an open, powerful sound. HORA produces Appalachian dulcimers, hammer dulcimers, mandolins, mandolas, Irish bouzoukis, cobzas, domras, balalaikas, psalteries, cimbaloms, panflutes, guitars, and bowed instruments.
HORA musical instruments are manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system and are designed for beginners, experienced players, and professional musicians.