Important VSL Information From Richard | 24” VSL Mountain Dulcimer

Here is a chromatic mountain dulcimer. It has a 24” VSL, a scroll head, and Richard discusses why someone would want a shorter VSL instrument.
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[@chiefflyingowl]

Thanks for the insight. What do you consider optimum vsl for a chromatic? Between 24 and 25”, does it make a significant difference in the high register regarding fret spacing?

[@burnts1enna]

For a person with a hand span of 9 1/4 inches spread from thumb to pinky, what vsl would you recommend for comfortable chord playing? Thank you.

[@lorriew8627]

Great info Richard..
Would adding galax back help with the sustainability, on a smaller VSL?

[@BanjoLemonade]

Lorrie this one has a galax back on it. And yes absolutely will add sustain to any vsl.

[@FolkcraftInstrumentsSince1968]

Exactly what Mandy said. Galax back adds sustain to any VSL!

[@lmallard3788]

That looks like a chromatic model??

[@BanjoLemonade]

Yep that’s a chromatic.