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 professional will enjoy the sound and possibilities as well with our Strumstick with a chromatic scale.
This is the original Strumstick design. The primary key is G, also tunable down as low as C or up to A. Useable keys are C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, and A. See also Alternate Tunings in the Players Area. We also make a larger Strumstick pitched lower (the D (Grand) Strumstick).
The G (Standard) is 29 1/2 long by 4 wide by 1 deep.
The body and neck are Padouk (a rich red hardwood from Africa), the soundboard is Spruce, and the back is Maple.
The tuning is G D G (one octave higher). The lower G is the same note as the guitar third string.
The frets are placed to give a diatonic scale, with an additional flatted seventh. Pitch range is 2 1/2 octaves.
The Strumstick has it's own unique sound, bright, clear, and snappy. People say it reminds them of a blend of banjo, dulcimer, and mandolin.
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 G Strumstick comes with a Free instruction book, instruction CD and carry case. It measures 75 cm x 10 cm.
