The Kurviga Mountain Dulcimer started out as a happy accident. The form used to bend the sides was for my Sablier model, but alas - something went awry. Not happy about scraping a project, I scratched my beard and thought hard - Then the Kurviga was born! Rich full sound, unique woods and beautiful curves makes this dulcimer a must have to any collector.
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Wood selection, re-sawing the lumber, bending the sides, glue up, bracing, laminated one-piece head unit... it all goes into building the Kurviga.
A little deeper box than the Vagabond and all the curves gives this dulcimer a lovely song when strummed. |
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As with many of my dulcimers, the fingerboard is lightened to obtain a better sound. Vibrations flow more freely from a lightened finger board to the rest of the box.
Whether its in the form of a slot, holes hogged out or the bridge style fingerboard, keeping the instrument lightweight is a bonus to you. |
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The finished instrument is simply breathtaking.
27" scale length, 2 1/4" body depth, 34" long and 8" wide. Bone nut and bridge with under saddle pick up and endpin jack for plugging in that amp. Tuned to d-d-A-D, each string is attached to a geared tuner at the head. Don't hesitate, check out the stock and pick up a Kurviga today! Prices range from $635 to $695 |
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