Gen

Hi Gen, and welcome to the wonderful world of the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer.  It's a good place to come, spend some time, learn about the dulcimer, and to meet some good people.

Ben

I thank every one of you and your comments. I have sold my dulcimer locally. So, no need to converse more. You have been a great help indeed.

Hey Gen, welcome aboard. Glad ya found us.

Welcome Gen to the Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. I wish you the best in selling your dulcimer.

Yes, that way a typo. Happens a lot when I'm using my laptop on my lap.  The information from Howard doesn't change my estimate. This dulcimer does not have the 6 1/2 fret nor its octave at 13 1/2. These are desirable frets today and most folks would want to have them added. Were those frets on the dulcimer it would probably ad another 50 to 100 dollars in value.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

It is difficult to tell from the photo, but it looks like the dulcimer is made of walnut as you suspect. The "S" denotes a spruce top. The number 1000 probably indicates the it is made of solid rather than laminated wood. My estimate is that in current used market it should bring $200 - $250. If in an auction it could go for less or more. I've recently purchased a couple of D50s models for less than $200 each including shipping. Others may have different experiences and suggestions.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

I need to know the approximate value of my Rugg and Jackel Music Co. Folk Roots D100S dulcimer with spruce top and probably walnut back. I don't know about the side wood as it looks different. Not used much but does have a few tiny nicks. I have a local buyer and I might have undervalued the instrument. It was bought in the 70s-early 80s in the Shenandoah area of Virginia. Thank you in advance.