The Sonata

Features, Options, Pricing, Ordering

The Sonata model is much like the Serenade, but with a slightly deeper body that favors its lower voice as a baritone (commonly tuned A-E-aa). The Sonata has a rich, full tone with great sustain that does not sound “boxy” or “twangy”.

It features the same comfortable 27” VSL (vibrating string length) as the Serenade model, which I believe enhances playing comfort without sacrificing tone. Standard wood offerings include walnut, cherry, and mahogany (Sapele).

Three levels of trim, additional wood options, and numerous other customizations are available to personalize your Tindle Sonata Dulcimer. Scroll down to see all the details.

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The Sonata - Trim Levels

  • ESSENTIAL

    The ESSENTIAL trim level includes many standard features fit for a great dulcimer like hand selected hardwoods, a rosewood fretboard, strap buttons, and a hard shell case.


    Essential Photo Gallery


    See details, pricing, and options below.

  • PREMIUM

    The PREMIUM trim level includes figured premium grade woods, as well as hardwood bindings, a rosewood headplate & heal cap, and several fingerboard inlay choices.


    Premium Photo Gallery


    See details, pricing, and options below.

  • CUSTOM

    The CUSTOM trim level includes the very best grade top-shelf woods, black-white-black top purfling, maple leaf headstock & fingerboard inlays, and upgraded hardware.


    Custom Photo Gallery


    See details, pricing, and options below.

The Sonata - Included Features

  • The ESSENTIAL Sonata

    Included Features:

    • Walnut, cherry, or mahogany (sapele)
    • Mahogany (sapele) neck
    • Carbon fiber reinforced neck
    • Rosewood fingerboard
    • Maple leaf design soundholes
    • Maple dot fret markers
    • Diatonic fretboard plus
    • 1.5, 6.5, 8.5, and/or 13.5 frets
    • 3 & 4 string slots
    • Chrome tuning machines
    • Chrome strap buttons
    • Easy to change ball end strings
    • Hardshell case

  • The PREMIUM Sonata

    Included Features:

    • All Essential features plus...
    • Body: premium walnut, cherry, or mahogany (sapele)
    • Hardwood bindings
    • Choice of several fingerboard inlay patterns
    • Black tuning machines
    • Black strap buttons
    • Rosewood headstock overlay
    • Rosewood healcap
    • Pewter headstock logo

  • The CUSTOM Sonata

    Included Features:

    • All Premium features plus...
    • Highly figured Premium woods or several choices of exotic hardwoods including Ovangkol (aka Shedua), Bubinga, Chechen (aka Caribbean Rosewood) and Bolivian Rosewood (aka Morado).
    • Gold/black tuners
    • Top B/W/B purfling
    • Copper maple leaf fingerboard inlays
    • Copper maple leaf headstock inlay
    • Back center stripe

The Sonata - Pricing & Options

  • The Essential Sonata

    Base price $980

    Options:

    • Black tuners +$50
    • Gold tuners +$80
    • Gold/black tuners +$90
    • Add 1.5 & 8.5 frets (no charge)
    • Fully chromatic +$150
    • Radius fingerboard +$150
    • LR Baggs pickup +$200

  • The Premium Sonata

    Base price $1,480

    Options:

    • Spruce, cedar, or redwood top (no charge)
    • Gold tuners +$30
    • Gold/black tuners +$40
    • Top B/W/B purfling +$100
    • Back center stripe +$80
    • Add 1.5 & 8.5 frets (no charge)
    • Fully chromatic +$150
    • Radius fingerboard +$150
    • LR Baggs pickup +$200
    • Custom inlays - inquire
    • Custom soundholes - inquire

  • The Custom Sonata

    Base price $1,980

    Options:

    • Spruce, cedar, or redwood top (no charge)
    • Premium purfling/binding package +$400
    • Black, gold, or gold/black tuners (no charge)
    • Add 1.5 & 8.5 frets (no charge)
    • Fully chromatic +$150
    • Radius fingerboard +$150
    • LR Baggs pickup +$200
    • Custom inlays - inquire
    • Custom soundholes - inquire

The Sonata - Specifications

  • Physical Dimensions

    • Overall length - 36"
    • Overall height - 3.125"
    • Body height - 2.125"
    • Upper body width - 6.5"
    • Lower body width - 8"
    • Fingerboard width - 1.5"

  • String Specifications

    • Vibrating string length (VSL) - 27”
    • Optional VSLs - inquire
    • (2)Treble strings - 0.016"
    • Middle string - 0.024"w
    • Bass string - 0.038"w
    • Optional string gauges - inquire

Ordering Your Tindle Dulcimer

When you’re ready to order, just follow these easy steps:

  • Select the Model - Serenade, Sonata (baritone), or Minuet (soprano, coming soon)
  • Choose the Trim Level - Essential, Premium, or Custom
  • Consider what other options you may want (like a pickup?).
  • Contact me to order…the process is easy.

Not quite ready to order? Have more questions? That's OK! I understand there is a lot of information here, so please reach out and let me help. I'll be happy to answer all your questions and even make recommendations, if you want.

Customer Reviews of Tindle Dulcimers

What have others said about their Tindle Dulcimers?

"I would highly recommend Mark's dulcimers to anyone"
Irma in New Mexico

"...exceeded my expectations!"
Alan in Georgia

"...excellent quality and beauty..."
Carolyn in Missouri

"...the sound was absolutely amazing!"
Stacey in Pennsylvania

You can read their full reviews HERE.

Tindle Music Company

8270 East 41st Street - Tulsa, OK - 74145 - 918.688.6790 - info@sgstands.com