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Master Works Pioneer Package Hammered Dulcimer

Price range: $959.00 through $1,159.00

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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.

Contact Joshua for a free consultation before you buy

Range and Configuration

  • D3-E6 for just over 3 total octaves and 2 fully chromatic octaves
  • 16/15 configuration
Pioneer Tuning Chart

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
Joshua Messick and Russell Cook present an in-depth comparison of the Pioneer and Ultralight hammered dulcimers handcrafted by Master Works. || How to Order Please help support this channel by purchasing directly from Joshua. Your instrument will ship brand-new from the Master Works workshop. To order and receive more information, contact Joshua at https://JoshuaMessick.com. || Comparison of Master Works Models: https://youtu.be/Z9GZb713CWQ || Ultralight Configurations https://bit.ly/3nrqBuc || Download Hi-Fi Sound Comparison Coming Soon || Dampers Tutorial Coming Soon CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:11 Buyer's Guide, Consultations & Ordering 00:01:45 Sound Comparison 00:07:22 Technology & Design Comparison 00:07:41 Dimensions 00:04:33 Pioneer Information 00:08:42 Soundboard Tapering 00:10:35 Bridges 00:14:26 Strings 00:16:22 Back & Bracing 00:19:29 Pinblocks 00:21:05 Endrails 00:23:04 Configurations 00:24:51 Corner Caps 00:25:36 Stain-All-Over & Soundboard Stain 00:26:28 Dampers 00:26:47 Internal Sealant 00:27:51 Internal Pickup 00:29:12 Soundhole Inlays 00:29:31 Conclusion Pioneer vs. Ultralight: An In-Depth Comparison | Master Works Hammered Dulcimers

Pioneer vs. Ultralight: An In-Depth Comparison | Master Works Hammered Dulcimers

Joshua Messick & Russell Cook present an in-depth comparison of the hammered dulcimer models handcrafted by Master Works. The 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. || How to Order Please help support this channel by purchasing from Joshua. Your instrument will ship brand-new from the Master Works workshop. To order and receive more information, contact Joshua at https://JoshuaMessick.com. || Download Buyer’s Guide http://bit.ly/PDFBuyersGuide || Download Hi-Fi Sound Samples http://bit.ly/SoundSamples || Pioneer vs. Ultralight: An In-Depth Comparison https://youtu.be/cdEHQTyZPEo The information in this video is cumulative. To learn the most about each model, please watch the entire video. CHAPTERS 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 Comparison of Master Works Hammered Dulcimers | Presented by Joshua Messick & Russell Cook

Comparison of Master Works Hammered Dulcimers | Presented by Joshua Messick & Russell Cook

PDF Range & Tuning Chart
PDF Buyer’s Guide
  • 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.

Get in touch for a custom instrument & quote
  • 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.

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