This instrument is a 17/16 instrument (Click for sizing/lingo page). Its soundboard is made of redwood, which is a very subtle, but loud sounding wood. Its pinblocks are made of sycamore, which is a darker colored, heavy, and hard wood. Its exterior is cherry, which is not only hard and stable, but contrasts the sycamore nicely. Also, you can see the H&R logo inlayed in the center. This has three purposes. Firstly, it provides a nicer look to the instrument. Secondly, it is an identification mark of H&R Dulcimers. Lastly, and most importantly, it provides an excellent way for the sound to escape the instrument. This will not only make the instrument louder, but less muffled sounding.
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