Each dulcimer has a hand-carved scroll and the tops and backs are book-matched (sawn from the same board with matching grain pattern). An aesthetic look and sound is produced in each instrument. The fine finish is four coats of hand-rubbed lacquer. Each dulcimer has 4 strings with a double melody string for optimum noting qualities. The tuning keys are Grover Geared in Gold or Silver. Rosewood Pegs may be ordered. Each dulcimer is hand-crafted, assembled, carved, sanded, finished and precisely adjusted for the best sound and ease of playing