Joshua Messick & Russell Cook present an in-depth comparison of the hammered dulcimer models handcrafted by Master Works. Video includes detailed specs, build technologies, design methods, & sound samples of the Pioneer, Ultralight, Russell Cook Edition, Russell Cook Edition Extended Range & DulciForte hammered dulcimers.

Please help support this channel by purchasing through Joshua. You instrument will ship brand-new from the Master Works workshop. To order and receive more information, contact Joshua at
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Download Buyer’s Guide:
http://bit.ly/PDFBuyersGuide

Download .wav Sound Samples:
http://bit.ly/SoundSamples

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The information in this video is cumulative. To learn the most about each model, it is recommended to watch the entire video.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:21 Buyer's Guide
00:00:50 Fireside Chat
00:01:58 Side-by-Side Sound Comparison
00:03:18 How to Order
00:04:33 Pioneer Information
00:08:49 Pioneer Sound Sample
00:09:47 Ultralight Information
00:17:17 Ultralight Sound Sample
00:18:23 Russell Cook Edition Information
00:25:39 Russell Cook Edition Sound Sample
00:26:31 Russell Cook Edition Extended Range Information
00:34:35 Russell Cook Edition Extended Range Sound Sample
00:36:01 DulciForte Information
00:44:07 DulciForte Sound Sample
00:46:34 Ordering Assistance

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Photography & Design by Joshua Messick & Katie Moritz

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Looking for the best hammered dulcimer for your needs? This guide will help with your decision. Main topics include sound quality, quality construction, range, features & portability. I hope this video answers many of your questions and also inspires more questions. Please comment! https://JoshuaMessick.com

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Comparison of Master Works Hammered Dulcimers
https://youtu.be/Z9GZb713CWQ

You can support this channel by purchasing from the Joshua Messick store.
https://joshuamessick.com/product-category/hammered-dulcimers/

Contact
https://joshuamessick.com/contact/

|| Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:14 Expectations
00:00:39 Hammy the Dulcimer
00:00:55 Order of Importance

00:01:06 #1 – Sound Quality
00:01:23 1a – Guidelines for good sound
00:02:14 1b – Volume
00:02:44 1c – Projection
00:03:13 1d – Balance
00:04:13 1e – Quick Tip for choosing a good luthier

00:04:32 #2 – Quality Construction

00:05:21 #3 – Range
00:05:51 3a – Minimum Range
00:06:19 3b – Chromatic Option
00:08:17 3c – Extended Range

00:09:16 #4 – Features
00:09:26 4a – Dampers
00:10:28 4b – Internal Pickup
00:10:49 4c – Visual Upgrades

00:11:17 #5 Portability
00:11:23 5a – Size
00:12:02 5b – Weight

00:12:40 BONUS – Used or New?

00:14:00 Master Works Representative

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Joshua Messick & luthier Russell Cook demonstrate the new Master Works "DulciForte" hammered dulcimer. Playing demonstration: 7:19. Instrument info: http://bit.ly/2INibJ9 Contact Joshua for a price quote & free consultation: https://joshuamessick.com/contact/

Listen to the "DulciForte" on Hammered Dulcimer Christmas, Vol. 2

💿 CD: http://bit.ly/Christmas2CD
► iTunes http://bit.ly/Dulcimer2
► Amazon MP3 http://bit.ly/2MEesiv

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