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Number 25-20 is a "Dulcimore" 26 inch VSL with Wormy American Chestnut sound box and Walnut tuning peg, staple board and tail piece. Sporting Wittner Fine Tune tuners and bone nut and bridge. $375 shipped state side. If you are interested contact me dulcimoredan@gmail.com for more information.



Number 26-20 is a "Virginia" style with Butternut sides, Wormy American Chestnut top and bottom, Walnut peg head, staple board and tail piece. The tuners are Rosewood and the nut and bridge are bone. $375 shipped state side. If you are interested contact me dulcimoredan@gmail.com for more information.

 

Number 4-21 is a "Dulcimore" 26 inch VSL, all Walnut with Wormy Poplar top. Sporting Wittner Fine Tune tuners and bone nut and bridge. $375 shipped state side. If you are interested contact me dulcimoredan@gmail.com for more information.

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