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HAMMERED DULCIMER

   
Definition: Large trapezoidal zither with many strings in pairs, 3s or 4s stretched over long (sometimes individually moveable) bridges. Played with small wooden or cane hammers. Played in British Isles and North America. Closely related to the Hungarian cymbalom, German/Swiss hackbrett, Iraqi and Iranian santir (probably the origin of all of these), Indian santoor, Korean yangum and Chinese yang qin.

Read the full Autoharps, Zithers & Dulcimers FAQ Page.

5 STRING BANJOS

The 5-String G Banjo is used for Bluegrass music, usually in the style popularised by Earl Scruggs, and players look for a resonator and tone ring. For old time clawhammer or frailing styles, an open backed simpler model is better. Finger style classical banjo also uses the 5 string, but is less common now. Used for bluegrass an...read more
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Ashbury AB-35-5L 5 String Banjo, Left Handed Aluminum rim. White ABS bound mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. 22 Frets
Item ID: GR37021L Best Seller
Price: $525.00 
Ashbury AB-45-5 5 Str Banjo, Mahogany Resonator Rolled brass tone ring. White ABS bound mahogany neck. Rosewood f/board.22 Frets
Item ID: GR37022 Best Seller
Price: $905.00 
Ashbury AB-44-5 5 String Banjo, Burl Walnut Open back. Rolled brass tone ring. Burl walnut ply pot edges and walnut center
Item ID: GR37023 Best Seller
Price: $685.00 
Ashbury AB-65-5 5 String Banjo, Maple Resonator Rolled brass tone ring. Maple bound maple neck. Maple fingerboard.22 Frets
Item ID: GR37024 Best Seller
Price: $775.00 
Ashbury AB-25-5 5 String Banjo, Maple Open Back Rolled brass tone ring. Maple bound maple neck. Maple fingerboard.22 Frets
Item ID: GR37027 Best Seller
Price: $625.00 
Ashbury AB-85-5 5 String Banjo, Walnut Rim Frailing style open back. Scooped rosewood fingerboard. Rolled brass tone ring
Item ID: GR37028 Best Seller
Price: $855.00 
Item ID: GR37040 Best Seller
Price: $855.00 
 
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