Description

Similar to Dusty’s popular and affordable Prelude model, the Overture is built with a laminated Finland birch soundboard and back and has the same stability and sweet, balanced sound. Extending the standard 2.5 octave range downward, this instrument opens up a wider choice of playing keys and affords greater versatility in arranging melodies and harmonies.
Range
The Overture has a three-octave range, and the lowest note is the D below middle C. There are 16 courses of strings on the treble bridge and 15 courses on the bass bridge- a configuration that is often referred to as 16/15. Easily available keys are G, D, C, F and A, along with their relative minors, and there are a variety of chromatic notes available in each key.
Features
3 octaves
16/15 configuration
Traditional 5th-interval tuning
Laminated Finland birch soundboard and back
Available in natural or black lacquer
What’s Included
Overture hammered dulcimer
Pair of single-sided wooden hammers
Note-indicator strips
T-handle tuning wrench
C45 Dulcimer case
Folding sit-down dulcimer stand
Hammered Dulcimer Owner’s Guide
Specifications
Dimensions
Bottom Rail: 42 inches (106.6cm)
Top Rail: 19.5 inches (49.5cm)
Height: 17.75 inches (45.1cm)
Thickness: 4 inches (10.2cm)
Weight: approx. 14 pounds (6.35kg)
Materials
Soundboard and Back: Laminated Finland Birch
Pinblocks and Rails: Eastern Hard Maple
Main Bridges: Maple
Side Bridges and Soundhole Inserts: Sapele