Tom Yocky Dulcimers
Back Woods Available
In general, choosing a "hardwood" (something other than redwood or cedar) for the back will help to create a more even sound for the instrument. But remember that each piece of wood is different and there are no absolutes in the sound qualities of a wood type. Do not worry too much about trying to shape the sound by wood selection, because there is a lot more to the instrument's sound than the woods...choose what you like the look of first, and leave it to me to put them together in a way that sounds fantastic.
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Walnut Examples: CS Posner Sun-Moon Summer Twilight |
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Sassafras |
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Ash (add $10) Example: |
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Bubinga (add $25) Example: |
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Cedar, Aromatic |
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Cedar, Western Red |
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Cherry (add $10) |
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Maple (add $10) |
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Panguan (add $10) |
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Figured Walnut
(add $25) |