The Overture resembles our Prelude hammered dulcimer, pictured above, but is larger.
	Detail of vine-motif sound hole insert.

Overture

Contents

• General Information
• Woods
• Dimensions
• Price
• Tuning and Strings

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Overture — General Information

This larger (16/15) version of our popular and affordable Prelude model is built with laminated birch soundboard and back. Exceptionally sturdy and stable, it offers a sweet, balanced sound over its three-octave range. 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.

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Overture — Woods

Soundboard and back: Finland birch plywood. Pinblocks: eastern hard-rock maple. Rails, bridges, and sound hole inserts: Honduras mahogany.

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Overture — Dimensions

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Overture — Price: $495.00

Includes hammers, T-handle tuning wrench, and owner’s guide book. Optional case: $115.00

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Overture — Tuning and Strings

Superscript numbers indicate octaves (C⁴ is Middle C).
Dots indicate marked courses.
All strings are plain steel with loop ends.
Wire gauges are shown in inches.

Downloadable string/tuning chart for the Overture: overture_chart.pdf (15 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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