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Master Works Ultralight Hammered Dulcimer
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Master Works Ultralight Hammered Dulcimer

Price range: $1,649.00 through $3,396.00

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The Ultralight is a design Russell Cook started in 1983 after watching an older couple attempt to load their large 45 pound hammer dulcimer into the trunk of their automobile. After decades of fine tuning, Master Works has managed to get the weight of this cutting-edge instrument down to approximately 11 pounds!

“It is the most instrument for the dollar available on the market.”
Russell Cook, Owner Master Works

Contact Joshua for a free consultation before you buy

Range and Configurations

  • Ultralight (16/15) – Mostly chromatic from D3-E6
  • Ultralight Chromatic (16/15+5) – Fully chromatic from D3-E6
  • Ultralight Chromatic Extended Range (16/15+9) – Fully chromatic from D3-E6, and the lower range extends to a diatonic D2-G2
Range Comparison
Ultralight Tuning Chart
Ultralight Chromatic Tuning Chart
Ultralight Chromatic Extended Range Tuning Chart

Materials and Design Technologies

  • Sipo soundboard
  • Morado bridges
  • Maple pinblocks
  • Choice tapered soundboard to improve vibration and response as well as reduce weight
  • Precisely designed pinblocks to reduce weight
  • Solid alder back to improve sound quality and reduce weight
  • Wound strings on lower courses

Visuals

  • Cherry or walnut endrails
  • Natural soundboard finish. A brown or red/brown stained soundboard is a popular upgrade.
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 Buyer’s Guide
  • Natural soundboard finish with cherry or walnut endrails
  • Brown soundboard stain with walnut endrails (+$149)
  • Red/brown soundboard stain with cherry endrails (+$149)

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 design & quote
  • Stained soundboard
  • Internal sealant
  • Schatten internal pickups
  • Exotic wood endrails
  • Custom soundhole inlay

Instrument ships via UPS directly from the Master Works workshop in Oklahoma, USA.

Case
A case is required for shipping to ensure the safety of the instrument. Customers who wish to buy without a case can order now and schedule a pick-up at the Master Works workshop.

Domestic
The cost to ship the Ultralight within the continental U.S. is $139.

International
Please get in touch to place your order and receive a shipping estimate. Additional duties and taxes may apply.

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