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The D4 Mountain Dulcimer

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A solid Walnut All-Round Dulcimer

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D4

The D4 is a solid walnut hourglass Dulcimer. It has a fairly sleek, modern aesthetic with nods to more traditional models.

Have a listen:

Solo, scales then flatpicking:

With other instruments (“My Love She’s But A Lassie Yet”):

Standard D4 – £650

The standard D4 is a solid and reliable mid-range instrument, boasting the following specs:

  • Solid Walnut body, fretboard and scroll head
  • Ebony binding, black-white-black purfling and soundhole edging.
  • Diatonic with Optional 6+ and 13+ frets
  • 4 Strings

Custom Models

A number of modifications/extras can be added to the D4, for example:

  • Extra Frets (Free)/Chromatic (+£10)
  • Pickups/Transducers + Preamp
  • Custom Inlay work
  • Fretboard overlay e.g. Ebony or Rosewood
  • Custom soundhole shapes

If you’re interested in buying a D4 Dulcimer or any of my instruments, please do get in contact in whatever way you prefer, and we can discuss your requirements.

Come and Visit Me

If you’re interested in my instruments, the best thing to do is to arrange to drop by and meet me.

I’m based in the rural town of Buckfastleigh, Devon, in the south-west of England.

Buckfastleigh is easy to find, just off the A38 in between Newton Abbot and Totnes, and about 30 minutes drive away from Exeter or Plymouth.


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How to Get In Touch

To order an instrument/repair, arrange a visit or just have a chat, here’s how to contact me:

Barnaby sitting at Raglan Castle, playing the Hurdy Gurdy
Barnaby John Walters, Luthier
47 Oaklands Park
Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BP United Kingdom

I’m more likely to be able to answer the ‘phone if you ring between 5pm and 8pm GMT.

I usually respond to emails within a day.