Seagull Merlin, Spruce Top M4

The Merlin M4 Series dulcimer guitars are great instruments for beginners and accomplished travelers alike!  The M4 "Merlin's" wider neck and shorter body length make it a great learning tool for younger hands, while their sturdy construction makes them perfect for the traveling musician in you. (You might want a case, though!)

All Seagulls sold at Inglewood Instruments automatically include our one-of-a-kind "5 Days to Play Challenge" course. Learn to play:

• "He's Got the Whole World"
• "When the Saints Go Marchin' In"
  
• "House of the Rising Sun"
• Complete with lyrics and chord sheets, and how-to play guides
• Also includes
  • The Dulcimer Guitar Chord Cheat Sheet
  • Cheat Sheet tutorial 
  • Practice Guide

Whether you've played for a while, or never before, we guarantee you'll be able to learn your first song in under a day!

It ships tuned to D (DADD), but could easily be tuned up or down by a whole step if needed. 

The Merlin line typically projects more natural sound volume than many stick dulcimers, due to its larger body construction (soundhole / sound cavity), and 4th string. And where the traditional pickin' stick style often sounds more like a banjo or mandolin, the Merlin is more similar to a guitar.

All Merlins are crafted with Canadian maple neck-thru-body construction, and they come in both spruce and mahogany tops. 

Spruce vs Mahogany Top Merlin - How Do They Sound?