Russell Cook Edition (17/17) Hammer Dulcimer

Ranges A2 – F6
(3+ octaves fully chromatic)

Russell has often been asked what he would include in his “dream” instrument. Well folks, here it is! The Russell Cook Edition (RCE) offers a versatile range in an unbelievably light-weight instrument of approximately 12 pounds. The fully chromatic range extends beyond the Ultralight on both the upper and lower ends. With a rich, full voice, this professional quality hammer dulcimer also has numerous upgrade options available.

To order a custom instrument, please contact us or talk to your representative.

“Is all the extra trouble we go through to make these instruments worth it? I believe it is. If you want to get the most out of your once-in-a-lifetime instrument, this is for you–I wouldn’t have anything less for myself.”

-Russell Cook-

The RCE includes these features:

• Fully chromatic with 17 treble and 17 bass courses, making it possible to play seamlessly in the keys of F and Bb and extending the lower range to A2
• Highly engineered Mahogany & Redwood soundboard to add a touch of attitude
• Lower sustain Morado bridges to produce a more controlled rich and mellow tone
• Wound strings on lower courses
• Exclusive RCE soundhole inlays
• Beautiful, dark stained top, or natural finish
• Curly Maple inlaid bridge markers
• Exotic wood endrails (a favorite adornment of Russell’s!)

Stock Instrument Designs

We do our best to keep these designs in stock & ready to ship. They include all standard features of the RCE.

Brown/Zebrawood

• Brown stained soundboard
• Zebrawood endrails
• Russell Cook Edition soundhole inlay

Red/Bubinga

• Red-brown stained soundboard
• Bubinga endrails
• Russell Cook Edition soundhole inlay

For custom orders, these upgrades are available:

• Internal sealant
• Endrail binding
• Super exotic wood endrails
• Schatten pickups & installation
• Dual-Response bridges
• Curly Maple pinblocks
• Pinblock trim
• Pinblock veneer
• Stained back
• Abalone endrail inlay
• Abalone bridge marker inlay
• Abalone soundhole inlay
• Abalone damper inlay
• Damper trim
• Custom soundhole

To order a custom instrument, please ask