Handcrafted Applecreek ACD100 Tear-drop Mountain Wooden Dulcimer - Vintage Stringed InstrumentDescriptionThis is a beautifully crafted wooden dulcimer featuring a distinctive teardrop or leaf-shaped body with a warm honey-toned timber construction. The instrument showcases traditional lutherie craftsmanship with meticulous attention to detail throughout.Key FeaturesBody: Hand-selected timber with natural grain finishSound holes: Four decorative heart-shaped apertures cut into the soundboard, providing both aesthetic appeal and acoustic functionFretboard: Inlaid metal frets running the length of the neck for precise pitch controlHeadstock: Carved wooden head with period-appropriate design featuring decorative inlay workTuning pegs: Four vintage-style wooden tuning pegs with metal hardware for string tension adjustmentBridge: Traditional wooden bridge positioned on the soundboardTailpiece: Wooden anchor block with metal fasteners securing the stringsConstruction DetailsThe dulcimer displays exceptional woodworking with a tapered body design that widens at the centre and narrows toward both the headstock and tailpiece. The neck is seamlessly integrated into the body, and the overall construction suggests either a vintage piece or a high-quality reproduction built using traditional methods. The decorative heart motifs are hand-carved, and the metal hardware shows patina consistent with age or intentional vintage finishing.ConditionThe instrument appears to be in well-preserved condition with a natural patina on the timber. The finish shows the character of age or careful use. All structural elements are intact, and the strings are present and appear functional. The wooden components show no visible cracks or major damage.
Location of item: 18 Paradise Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD, Australia
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