Eight-string Scheitholt (Hummel)

Eight-string Scheitholt (Hummel)Ancestor to the American Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer, my Scheitholt designs offer eight strings, four fretted, and four drone, over a standard dulcimer diatonic fretboard. The fretted strings are standard gauge tuned DAdd, and the drones are standard gauge also tuned DAdd. The drones can be heavier gauge with desired tunings to provide more depth in sound. Zither pins, like the ones used on an autoharp, are used for tuning. My scheitholts, Design1

Ancestor to the American Appalachian Mountain Dulcimer, my Scheitholt designs offer eight strings, four fretted, and four drone, over a standard dulcimer diatonic fretboard. The fretted strings are standard gauge tuned DAdd, and the drones are standard gauge also tuned DAdd. The drones can be heavier gauge with desired tunings to provide more depth in sound.

Zither pins, like the ones used on an autoharp, are used for tuning. My scheitholts, Design1 and Design2, can be played from the lap, like a standard dulcimer, or from the table-top. Padded feet are attached to the back for table-top play. Additional soundholes available.

Custom padded soft case included.

Select a design then choose non-electric or electric. Also specify soundboard wood-type when placing an order: Cherry, Walnut, Western Cedar, Red Cedar, Mahogany, or Curly Maple.

Available options:

• Design1 or Design2
• Electric

Because of the options available, all scheitholts are custom orders and take 2-3 weeks completion time.

Design1 Video:

Design2 Video: