This plucked instrument is similar to a Turkish Saz or dulcimer. It is easy to play and allows both novice and experienced player to enjoy these kind of instruments.
The fingerboard has a diatonic scale which enables you to play easy melodies and to improvise because there are no wrong combinations.
The Strumstick Mini was designed to be a second Strumstick in a different pitch range, with a different sonority.
No Wrong Notes! Fun not frustrating. Fret one string, strum all 3. Whatever you do sounds good. Designed for beginners, musicians love it too.
The Mini plays the same way as the Standard, but is pitched higher. Tuned to C G C'. The sound is very bright. high and mandolin like. The woods are Padouk for the neck and body, Spruce for the soundboard, and Maple for the back.
This is a perfect small-sized, light weight instrument for travelling; being on the beach, in the mountains and even when you’re in a traffic jam.
The Strumstick Mini comes with a Free instruction book, instruction CD and carry case. It measures 60 cm x 10 cm.