D35

General Information
Woods
Dimensions
Price
Options
Tuning and Strings

D35 — General Information

The D35 offers just over three octaves of range in a 16/15 playing configuration. Extending the standard 2-1/2 octave range downward, this instrument opens up a wider choice of playing keys and affords greater versatility in arranging melodies and harmonies. As an extra enhancement, we’ve inserted three upper chromatic notes to extend the chromatic range to more than two octaves, a very useful feature. Made of all solid woods, this instrument has a deep bass that blends beautifully with its clear, even treble. The rich, lively sound, versatile tuning, and solid-wood elegance of the D35 make it a delight for any dulcimer player—from beginning to advanced—to own and play.

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D35 — Woods

Soundboard and back: Honduras mahogany. Pinblocks, bridges, and sound hole inserts: eastern maple. Rails: American black walnut.

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D35 — Dimensions

Bottom rail:	42-1/2 inches
Top rail:	21 inches
Height:	17 inches
Thickness:	3-1/2 inches
Weight:	13 lbs.

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D35 — Price: $875.00

Includes regular hammers, T-handle tuning wrench, owner’s guidebook, and note strips. Optional C35 case: $115.00

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D35 — Options

Decorative binding: Optional black-and-white edge binding (view photo) adds an elegant touch. Price: $185.00
Black soundboard with decorative binding: The soundboard may be finished in a semi-gloss black lacquer (view photo), increasing the visibility of the strings under varying light conditions. The decorative binding, described above, provides an elegant finish. Price: $265.00

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D35 — Tuning and Strings

diagram showing note array and string gauges
Superscript numbers indicate octaves (C⁴ is Middle C).
Dots indicate marked courses.
All strings have loop ends.
Wire gauges are shown in inches.
PB = phosphor bronze wire.
PBW = phosphor bronze wound.
Unspecified strings are plain steel wire.

Downloadable string/tuning chart for the D35: d35_chart.pdf (12 K) (*)

Downloadable string order form: hd_string_order_form.pdf (10 K) (*)

* Note: PDF (Portable Document Format) files require Adobe Systems Incorporated’s free Acrobat Reader software to view and/or print. This software is available for download from the Adobe web site.

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Full view of the D35 hammered dulcimer.

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