Next Generation JRS Extended Compass Chromatic

Introducing... the "Next Generation" Extended Compass Chromatic Hammered Dulcimer!  My most lightweight and compact hammered dulcimer, now with the superbass range of our Concertmaster model!  It weighs in at just 14 lbs. 11 ounces and yet spans 4 Octaves from D2 to D6.  This is a "one of a kind" model.  The, years in the making, were worth the efforts.  Thank you to my Protoge (for the last 11 years} Zachary Hamilton!  
 
Features include:
2/16/16/9 – 4 Octaves overall
Range - D2 on Super Bass to D6
45" Bottom Rail X 16.5" Top to Bottom Rail
Asymmetrical Body (Vertical Treble Bridge, closer Bass Bridge)
Triple Spline Finger Joints at Bass Chamber
Double Spline Finger Joints at Treble Chamber
Tapered Pin Blocks
Double Pre-Arched Sitka Spruce Soundboard
Solid American Black Walnut End Rails
American Black Walnut Bridges with Curly Maple and Purpleheart position markers
Solid Tulip Poplar Back
15 Graduated String Gauges (Brass Wound to Precision Steel)
Signature JRS “Compass” Soundhole Rosettes
Standard JRS Corner Scrolls
Custom "Forest Green" Stained Soundboard
6 coats of Nitrocellulose Lacquer - Hand Rubbed Finish
Individually “Voiced” (Every JRS is unique unto itself)
Signed and Sealed Document of Origin and Authenticity
 
The price includes double-sided Hammers, a Star Tipped Tuning Wrench (of choice), a digital (battery powered) Chromatic Tuner, Tuning/String Gauge Chart and a Song of the Wood standard Cordura Nylon Travel Case (Upgrade available).