Uncle Ben Woodrow Dulcimer (w/ 5-Day Course)

The Uncle Ben is now being exclusively made for, and carried by, Inglewood Instruments. (It holds a special place in Ryan's heart, read below)

The Woodrow custom banjo-sounding Uncle Ben instrument is perfect for camping, hiking, and road trips. With a 7-note fretboard, it’s another perfect first musical instrument.

With a rather old time banjo twang, the adorable Uncle Ben has a genuine Appalachian attitude. The tear drop shape makes for a great sound, while the woods aid in tone and lasting durability.

Each Uncle Ben instrument is made with a maple body and a quarter-sawn red oak top. One fret marker on the first fret. Moveable ("floating") bloodwood bridge/saddle.

30.1” long, 4.4” wide across body, 1” deep, so it's easy to play and even easier to pack.

Standard Tuning:

Key of D -> D, A, DD

All Woodrows 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!

Gig bags and strings are available for Uncle Ben.

Why Inglewood Carries "Uncle Ben"

Somewhere else on this silly website is a more complete story of my journey into the heart of dulcimer madness.  In 2012, on my honeymoon in Asheville, I saw an unusual instrument at a booth on the sidewalk.  It was a Woodrow Uncle Ben (then known as the Old Timer), which my wife encouraged me to purchase, and which has since dramatically influenced the trajectory of my life. 

Over the years I was able to stop into Woodrow store and got to know Dan before his passing several years ago.  Recently, I was able to work with the Woodrow folks to bring the Uncle Ben into the Inglewood Instruments family where it will live for the foreseeable future!

-- Ryan