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Apple Creek

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This beautiful mountain dulcimer is an affordable introduction to the world of stringed instruments. A decent choice for folk song accompaniment.

This student teardrop dulcimer has a laminated spruce top, back, and sides with a solid maple neck and fingerboard.
Apple Creek Dulcimer
Apple Creek Dulcimer

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  • Laminated spruce top, back, and sides
  • Maple neck and fingerboard
  • Length: 31"
  • Body depth: 1-7/8"
  • Scale length: 24"

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4.5

24 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great beginner dulcimer a must have instrument.

I got this dulcimer to play some mountain music with. I really like playing this instrument. YES, it is a short scale dulcimer and YES you do need to do some set up work. The nut and saddle will need to be checked to see that they are set right but ALL instruments need to be set up. That is all part of the fun. NOT a huge issue. Once that is done its time to learn some basics and you will want to at least get the Apple Creek book and a gig bag with this instrument. There are a few different tunings you can use on a dulcimer and a lot you can do with this instrument. I am using D-A-D tuning right now. YES you can get a capo for a dulcimer and it would be good to have for jam sessions unless you want to play every song in the same key all night long. This is a fun instrument and a true American instrument from Appalachia.This is a fine example of a dulcimer but keep in mind it is a beginners instrument. You will want to get a full size dulcimer as soon as you get into playing a dulcimer. This is one of the easiest instruments to play and once you get hooked you will be a dulcimer addict. This is a good thing. you can find many you tube videos on dulcimers and even festivals dedicated to the dulcimer. Learn some of those old time traditional tunes and keep em alive. this is a great starting point for mountain music and try jamming with other players of acoustic instruments. Its fun.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

I would not buy this item again.

Definitely a cheap version..melody string broke as I tuned it ..bass string has frayed section that I also had to replace ..upper frets do not properly reflect notes when lower frets are in tune.. basically wanted this to keep my fingering limbered up so will keep it for crude practice ..definitely not an instrument for quality playing..

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing13
  2. Back-Up3
  3. Concerts2
  4. jamming1
  5. learning traditional mountain songs1
Cons
  1. A little quiet1
  2. Wouldn't stay in tune1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice11
  2. Experienced4
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Tone12
  2. Well Built / Quality5
  3. Consistent3
  4. Long Life3
  5. Good Price / Value1

Reviewed by 24 customers

  • Pleasantly Surprised

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byJim N.

    fromCary, NC

    I have always wanted to play an instrument and heard a dulcimer was a good one to start with. At this price I wasn't expecting much, maybe just good enough to see if I could play, but it actually has nice tone and stays in tune pretty well. This is a great stater instrument!

  • Quality product. Great sound.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byGlyn P

    fromBlairsville, Georgia

    Self made music . Easy to play. Easy to tune

  • Nice , quality

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byRichard h.

    fromNew Carlisle, Ohio

    very nice

  • Just like I have been wanting for years

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBig Al

    fromArkansas Ozarks

    Just learning how to play

  • Recommended

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byLadeenian

    fromAU

    .

  • Better than I expected.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byPreacher

    fromBuffalo, Tx

    A new instrument for me to learn.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 months ago

    asked bydulcinea

    fromKansas

    Does this dulcimer have a 6 1/2 fret?

    Does this dulcimer have a 6 1/2 fret?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Apple Creek ACD100 dulcimer includes a 6½ fret. This additional fret allows for greater versatility in playing, enabling access to notes like C♯ when tuned to D-A-D, which is beneficial for playing in Ionian mode and expanding chord options

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNew Dulcimer man

    fromLogan UT

    What case would fit this

    What case would fit this

    Open Reply - Beau
    The Apple Creek Dulcimer Case is the recommended case.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySoon to try

    fromLogan UT

    What all is included with the dulcimer? Case, dowel, pick?

    What all is included with the dulcimer? Case, dowel, pick?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This just comes with the Dulcimer. The case, dowel and picks are sold separately.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byterri

    fromlacombe la

    does it have the 6 1/2 fretting?

    does it have the 6 1/2 fretting?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The dulcimer does does have a 6 1/2 fret.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEthan

    fromTexas

    I ordered one. Just recently and was just wondering when y'all will get them back in stock

    I ordered one. Just recently and was just wondering when y'all will get them back in stock

    Open Reply - Beau
    This item should be available in 1 to 2 weeks.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBone

    fromWindham

    Do you have this in the so po store?

    Do you have this in the so po store?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    We do not have this at that location unfortunately

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byHelen

    fromIllinois

    Can the applecreek dulcimer that is noted acd be changed to dad?

    Can the applecreek dulcimer that is noted acd be changed to dad?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it can.