music magic
Individually Handcrafted Instruments
by
Tim Manning
Price list 2002
Hammered Dulcimers
Table-Top Model (bottomless) £325+shipping
With 18 double courses of strings this gentle sounding instrument is perfect for learning the Dulcimer without going the 'whole hog'.
Melody - £490+shipping
This is basically the current idea of where Dulcimers
are `at`, with 24 double courses of strings, 12 treble, 12 bass. A smooth
sounding instrument with a modern yet classic look. This is all you need to
produce beautiful Dulcimer music. Comes complete with an
elegant single leg.
Harmony - £580+shipping
If you would like to extend the range of the Dulcimer the Harmony
has 4 double course bass strings. They are tunable in a range approximately 1 octave below the other lowest strings. There are12 treble, 12 bass and 4 double bass strings. This system fills out the sound in the low end. Complete with elegant single leg. Maestro - £560+shippingTo extend the Dulcimer range even further the Maestro fills the sound
space between the bottom of the Harmony Bass section and the topof the double bass section. With 30 double strung courses, 15 treble and15 bass. Complete with elegant single leg.ModificationsThese instruments may be modified by request - i.e.:- different timbers
inlays - sound holes - etc. by individual commission.Appalachian Dulcimer4 Course instrument £500+shippingChoice of timbers although I personally favour the look of Walnut
back, sides and head with spruce top.Bowed Psaltery24 Course - 2 Chromatic Octaves £275+shippingChoice of timbers-the last two were made from Iroco with Spruce top.
Plucked Psaltery17 Course - Single or Double-strung ££350 - £400+shippingBeech frame with Birch laminated sound-board and bottom.
Spruce top by request.Lyre 22 strings, 3 diatonic octaves £375+shippingCymbala15 strings + 6 music sheets £45+shippingTongue Drum8 tongues & 2 beaters £45+shipping