Russell Cook Edition Hammered Dulcimer
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During many conversations, I’ve been asked just exactly what would I include in an instrument built just the way I would like it most. That got me thinking it might be wise and beneficial to simply offer a model called, for the lack of a better name, “The Russell Cook Edition”. How ingenius, huh?? So, what would I put in my dream instrument (which I play every day)? |
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• Start with a 16/15 Ultralight • An extra 16th bass course which allows me to have a low C, D, G or A • Scalloped bridges which lightens them and makes them more flexible • Rosewood bridges which produce a rich mellow tone • Chromatic option • Redwood stripped into the soundboard to add just a touch of it’s attitude and tone • Redwood braces to amplify the effects of Redwood in the soundboard • Mahogany back to amplify and deepen tone • Redwood stripped into the back to amplify the effects of Redwood in the soundboard • Thinned and honeycombed internal endrails to lighten the instrument AND to create an extension of the soundboard thus making them musical rather than just structural • Thinned and tapered external endrails for the same reasons as the internal endrails • Dark stained top to visually aid seeing the strings in unusual or poor lighting • Extra slots along the edge of the soundboard to make it more vibrant • Separated bridge caps (Delrin) to help control sustain • Exotic wood in the endrails….my personal favorite! • Wound Strings on lower end • Special Russell Cook Edition soundhole inlays |
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| Does it all make a difference and is it worth the trouble, time and cost of doing it? I sincerely believe it does if you want all you can get out of your once in a life-time instrument. I wouldn’t have anything else for myself. How much does it cost? This model starts at $1999 - not really all that much more since we do all of this from the onset rather than add it to an existing instrument. The best way to tell is listen to the difference sitting right next to one that doesn’t have these options. Call us or ask your local dealer to stock one – you’ll be glad you did! | |||
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New Low Sustain Setup More intricately crafted less massively designed bridges which allow the sustain to dissipate more quickly. Rosewood is most popular. Maple is even lower sustain and Cherry is the most dramatic as it is a less dense wood. No cost on RCE Editions or $100 on other models. |
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Russell Cook Edition Hammer Dulcimer |
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Order Now! Beautiful Laser Engraved Endrails Additional $250 charge. Paduk
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Now Available! Curly Maple pinblocks to enhance the beauty of your Russell Cook Edition Dulcimer. Additional $100 charge.  |
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