Dusty Strings Hammer Dulcimer, Apprentice Model, Hard-shell Case, Accessories...

Description

DustyStrings Hammer Dulcimer (Apprentice Model), Hard-shell Case, Accessories (to include) assortment of Hammers (3 sets of premium hammers, never played), Dusty Strings Electronic Tuner, Tuning wrenches (not in photo), playing legs and string ID strips. This Dulcimer is excellent near mint shape and ready to play. The striking black finish gives the dulcimer a rich appearance and aids drastically in being able to see the strings, helping to eliminate miss strikes/wrong notes. I have over 0.00 invested! My loss your gain!! Think about probable increase demand for this model dulcimer now that they have been discontinued by the manufacture...Your not just buying an instrument but an investment!
Reason For Sale:
If I didn't care about my marriage I would keep this dulcimer and keep working towards being proficient playing it. But my wife has requested I thin my heard of musical instruments so it must go.
Dusty Strings Text From Their Website:
NOTE:
As of January, 2021, Dusty Strings has discontinued the 12/11 models.
2½ octaves
12/11 configuration
laminated Finland birch soundboard and back
traditional 5th-interval tuning
also available as a package with case and playing legs
"The Apprentice is the perfect setup for a beginning hammered dulcimer player. Built with a laminated Finland birch soundboard and finished in a striking black, the Apprentice is exceptionally sturdy and stable and offers a sweet, balanced sound. The 2½ octave, 12/11 arrangement corresponds to all the well-known instructional materials. The Prelude model is the same instrument, but with clear finish."
Shipping Dilemma:
I have gone ahead and packaged the dulcimer and accessories up so eBay can quote "actual cost."  Since quarantines and the fact that people are shopping more online and requiring shipping service; I feel shippers see the "fish in da net" and have raised shipping cost through the roof (sort-of-speaking). I shipped a old wood dulcimer to Utah. I am in Central Wisconsin it cost me 8.35. I only received .00 for this dulcimer. So I lost money. I want you happy with your purchase and transaction!! Talk to me....