Master Works 15/14 Hammer Dulcimer

Serial number 3033, made in 1997, puts this instrument solidly within Master Works' mature production period. Russell Cook built his first instrument in 1979, so by 1997 the workshop had nearly two decades of refinement behind it. Russell Cook and Master Works have built over 14,000 instruments, and this dulcimer represents a period when that craft was well established.

A 15/14 arrangement offers 15 treble courses and 14 bass courses, providing a versatile range well suited to both traditional and contemporary repertoire. Master Works instruments are constructed from the finest materials available, creating lightweight instruments with a rich, mellow tone that stands the test of time.

Comes with a tuning wrench and a custom padded case.

About the Maker

Master Works instruments, designed by Russell Cook, are among the few elite, performer-quality hammer dulcimers in the world, all hand crafted in their workshop in Russell's small hometown of Bennington, Oklahoma. Cook built his first hammer dulcimer in 1979 from pieces of a broken junk piano, and with subsequent instruments began his lifelong pursuit of both building and mastering the hammer dulcimer. He won the National Dulcimer Championship just two years later in 1981. Master Works has been dedicated to setting the standard in innovative dulcimer design and building for more than 40 years. Their hammer dulcimers have been chosen by more than 25 National Champions.