More than a student instrument, the Pioneer is a beautiful, full-sized hammer dulcimer made of choice woods producing a high-quality voice from top to bottom. Be a Pioneer and step into the wonderful world of hammer dulcimer music! The Pioneer Package includes everything you need to get started – hammers, tuning wrench, chromatic digital tuner, sit-down stand, and light-duty case.
Range and Configuration
- D3-E6 for just over 3 total octaves and 2 fully chromatic octaves
- 16/15 configuration
Materials and Design Technologies
- Sipo soundboard
- Tapered soundboard design allows for greater flexibility, producing increased volume and a sweeter tone
- Hardwood bridges
- Maple pinblocks
- Alder endrails
- Laminated birch back
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- Natural
- Brown (+$30)
- Cranberry (+$30)
- Black (+$30)
If you choose a color, every part of your Pioneer will be stained: soundboard, pinblocks, endrails, and back.
These custom options are available for an additional fee. Customization can also increase the build time of your instrument.
- Stain-all-over (Cranberry, Brown, or Black)
- Upgrade to padded case
- Upgrade to double sided hammers
- Upgrade to stand-up stand (medium or tall)
Instrument ships fully insured via UPS directly from the Master Works workshop in Oklahoma, USA.
Domestic
The cost to ship the Pioneer Package within the continental U.S. is $109.
International
Please get in touch to place your order and receive a shipping estimate. Additional duties and taxes may apply.