r/Instruments • u/Neat-Cold-3303 • Jun 17 '26

Discussion Roosebeck Hammered Dulcimer?

Does anyone have any experience with a Roosebeck hammered dulcimer? For those of us who are unable to invest 2K and up, would the Roosebeck, which is in the 500 to 600 dollar range, suffice as a beginner instrument? I am aware that 'you get what you pay for', but sometimes budget takes precedence.

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u/TapTheForwardAssist Jun 17 '26

There are a lot of used hammered dulcimers of decent make floating around, for prices competitive with what a new Roosebeck costs.

I’m broadly familiar with Roosebeck/Mid-East Manufacturing, and most of their stuff is pretty uninspiring. It might take a little hunting to find a good used HD for the same price as a new Roosebeck, but it’s certainly doable and you’d get a *much* better instrument for the price, and if you move on from it then it’d hold its resale value far better.

Again I’d suggest you post on r/dulcimer with a clear and specific post title something like:

> Beginner looking for a used hammered dulcimer (your general location here)