Rachael, the design of this particular dulcimer calls for a hollowed fretboard with 2 holes in it as shown. This is a reproduction of the historic dulcimers made in Virginia by Roscoe Russell. You'll find most old dulcimers from Virginia have soundholes in the fretboard, and no strum hollow.
Rachael, the design of this particular dulcimer calls for a hollowed fretboard with 2 holes in it as shown. This is a reproduction of the historic dulcimers made in Virginia by Roscoe Russell. You'll find most old dulcimers from Virginia have soundholes in the fretboard, and no strum hollow.
Neat! Not sure if I've ever seen a dulcimer with holes in the fretboard. I assume it's for an improved tone or projection?