I agree with Strumelia that 27" is pretty much "the normal/standard range for a dulcimer." If you haven't already done so, you might check out this site: https://dulcimercentral.com/gallier-dulcimers  

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

I have never heard of a tenor dulcimer. But what do I know. Is this instrument just a standard Starsong Dulcimer?

It strikes me that a VSL scale length of 27" is in the normal/standard range for a dulcimer.

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Hi thanks for the suggestion, I have tried to contact him numerous times, hes not big on communicating so that's why I'm reaching out.

I would recommend contacting Gary Gallier to find out the specifics of your dulcimer. There should be some information if you look inside the sound hole to help him tell you more about your dulcimer.

Congratulations on finding and purchasing one of his dulcimers. It is rare to find one for sale.

I would recommend contacting Gary Gallier to find out the specifics of your dulcimer. There should be some information if you look inside the sound hole to help him tell you more about your dulcimer.

Congratulations on finding and purchasing one of his dulcimers. It is rare to find one for sale.

Let me know what you find out. I personally have never heard of a tenor dulcimer.

His website is dulcimercentral.com.

You have a true treasure there. My music mentor has one of Gary’s dulcimers. I have played it a couple of times. It has an amazing sound 

Hi kids have a question hopefully somebody out there can answer it has to do with a 

Gary Gallier Starsong Dulcimer. I was very fortunate to be able to pick up one of his instruments a little while ago; it was advertised as a tenor Starsong. “A Tenor” If this is the smaller "tenor" version of his normal instrument what size Dimensions is his normal starsong? This one  measurements are. 

Lower bout is 11"  Upper bout is 7.5"  Overall is 39" and the V.S.L. is 27"

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