This instrument is an 11/10 instrument (Click for sizing/lingo page). Its soundboard is made of aspen wood, which is a very resonant, pleasant sounding wood. Its pinblocks and exterior are made of cherry, which is a very pretty, and hard wood. The cherry provides not only good looks, but greater stability. The inlay, which is unique to H&R Dulcimers, is maple. Basically, the inlay is to provide better looks, and in this particular instrument, adds a nice flow to the instrument, since it is the same color as the soundboard. Also, you can see the H&R logo inlayed in the center. This has three purposes. Firstly, it provides a nicer look to the instrument. Secondly, it is an identification mark of H&R Dulcimers. Lastly, and most importantly, it provides an excellent way for the sound to escape the instrument. This will not only make the instrument louder, but less muffled sounding.
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