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Electric dulcimer

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Details of an electric dulcimer

An electric dulcimer is a dulcimer that uses an electric pickup to amplify its sound, similar to an electric guitar. They come in a number of different sizes, styles, and types. The most common type is the electric Appalachian dulcimer, but electric hammered dulcimers also exist. The Dulcicaster is a common example of an electric dulcimer, made by Quintin Stephens.[citation needed] The Bass Dulcimer is similar to electric dulcimer but with neck, strings and tuning similar to the bass guitar and has a deep, low, reversed sound compared to electric dulcimers

The Rolling Stones

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In 1966, Brian Jones had his electric dulcimer stolen in Washington, D.C., and it is claimed it was the only one in existence at that time.[1] The photo in The Washington Post article shows an instrument about a meter long with 4 strings which is shaped like an elongated violin.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kelly, John (10 January 2023). "A stolen Rolling Stones dulcimer: You can sometimes get what you want". The Washington Post. Fred Ryan. Retrieved 11 January 2023.