I spied this great instrument hanging in a store with a tag that read "Anyone can play" it's true. And I do. And you can too!...Cris

Standard Strumstick(Model G-29) with Carrying Case The Strumstick has it's own unique sound. People say it reminds them of a blend of banjo, dulcimer, and mandolin. (Listen to the sound on Cris's "Mercy" on her new CD Real Deal.)

The Strumstick is:
- 29 1/2" long by 4" wide by 1" deep.
- the body and neck are Padouk (a rich red hardwood from Africa)
- the soundboard is Spruce, and the back is Maple.
- the primary key is G (there are alternative tunings).
- the tuning is G D G (one octave higher). The lower G is the same note as the guitar third string.
- the frets are placed to give a diatonic scale, with an additional flatted seventh. Pitch range is 2 1/2 octaves.
- The strings are loop end (banjo or mandolin), .023 wound, .014 plain, .010 plain
- Includes a free instruction booklet, and instruction CD and pick.

Autographed (by Cris) Carrying Case included