Appalachian Dulcimer - Traditional Folk Instrument with Heart Sound Holes #3354622 (License: Personal Use)

This is a traditional Appalachian dulcimer, a fretted string instrument native to the mountain regions of the eastern United States. Its teardrop-shaped body is crafted from light-colored wood with dark binding along the edges and three heart-shaped sound holes symmetrically placed on the soundboard. The instrument has three strings, a fixed bridge, and a peghead with tuning pins, reflecting its role in American folk and old-time music traditions.

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