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Quick Information About the Strumstick
You’ll sound good right from the start and you can play songs the first day. The Strumstick feels good to play, you’ll pick it up again and again. We designed the Strumstick for people who don't play any music, and are sure they can't play any music. There are no wrong notes; there are just the notes of a simple scale. Since there are no wrong notes, there are no mistakes; you can have fun making sounds without worrying about "getting it right".
When you begin, you fret the 1st string with one finger, and strum all three strings with a pick. Anywhere you fret the 1st string sounds good, and the other two strings make a background chord automatically!
The Standard Strumstick is $140, is make of Padouk, Spruce, and Maple, is about 29" long, 4" wide, and weighs about 11 oz.
The Strumstick is perfect for children:
It’s fun, easy, rugged, and kids can make music with it right from the start. The Strumstick opens the musical door. Ages 3-5, some adult supervision and guidance recommended. Ages 6-96 a child-like spirit is useful but not mandatory.
About half of our customers are new to music. We get lots of comments about how easy it is, and how much fun people are having. Full instructions and songs are included, and an instruction CD. We also provide instructions and songs online at this site, in the Instructions Area.
If you already play another instrument:
The Strumstick is a fast creative tool for composition, or just for relaxation... it will return you to the simple joy of playing that got you into music in the first place.
If you want to learn to play guitar: Starting with the strumstick can get you there faster than any other way. Its like training wheels for guitar! (We can show you how) |
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THE STANDARD STRUMSTICK
This is the original Strumstick design. The primary key is G, also tunable to F or A. People say it reminds them of a blend of banjo, dulcimer, and mandolin.
• The G (Standard) 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 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 Strumstick has it's own unique sound, bright, clear, and snappy.
• The strings are loop end (banjo or andolin), .023 wound, .014 plain, .010 plain
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 159.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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THE STANDARD STRUMSTICK (rosette)
This is exactly the same instrument as the Standard, with the addition of an inlaid decorative rosette in the soundhole. See also the Standard with a plain soundhole.The sound is the same, the rosette is decorative only. About 50% of the people who buy Standard Strumsticks choose the Rosette model.
• your choice of two sound les.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 169.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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THE GRAND STRUMSTICK
The Grand Strumstick was designed to be a second Strumstick in a different pitch range, with a different sonority. The Grand plays the same way as the Standard, but is pitched lower.
• The Grand is more resonant and richer sounding.
• It is 33 inches long, 5 wide, and 1 deep.
• The woods are Padouk for the neck and body
•Spruce for the soundboard and Maple for the back.
•The tuning is D A D, with the high D being the same note as the middle string of the basic Strumstick.
• The Low D is the same note as a guitar 4th string.
• It can also be tuned C G C (key of C) and E A E (key of A).
• The frets are placed to give a diatonic scale, th an additional flatted seventh.
• Pitch range is 2 1/2 octaves.
• The Grand Strumstick comes with a Free instruction book and instruction CD.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 189.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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THE ALTO STRUMSTICK
Shorter than the Standard, tuned to C. Mandolin-like sound. 24" long. The Alto was designed for a high, mandolin like sound. Essentially it is a Standard Strumstick that starts at the third fret. THIS IS NOT A CHILDRENS MODEL, THE STANDARD STRUMSTICK IS ALREADY IDEAL FOR CHILDREN. The Alto was designed as a second or third Strumstick, to roaden the range of keys and tonal possibilities.
• Three stringsPlays in key of C (tuned C G C).
• Can also be tuned to B-flat or A (A E A)
• It has a very bright, high pitched sound, a lot like a mandolin.
• Remember it is diatonic in key of C, not chromatic like a mandolin.
• 24 1/4 X 4 X 1 Diatonic scale (no wrong notes), plus latted seventh.
• Padouk body, spruce soundboard, maple back,
• lasercut soundhole inlay included.
• Comes with instruction tape, book, songbook, pick, and adjustable strap.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The instruction tape is played using a Standard Strumstick, not an Alto and DOES NOT give you notes to tune this model. The nformation on the tape applies, but you can't play along with the tape.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 159.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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G STANDARD PADOUK WOOD
Padouk is the wood we use for bodies and necks of all the Strumsticks. It is dense and strong, so we can work it thinner to get a crisp sound from it.The Grain is closed, with few pores.
• The G (Standard) is 29 1/2 long by 4 wide by 1 deep.
• The tone is clear and bright.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 179.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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D GRAND PADOUK WOOD
Padouk is the wood we use for bodies and necks of all the Strumsticks. It is dense and strong, so we can work it thinner to get a crisp sound from it.The Grain is closed, with few pores.
• The Grand is more resonant and richer sounding.
• It is 33 inches long, 5 wide, and 1 deep.
• The tone is clear and bright.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 199.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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G STANDARD INDIAN ROSEWOOD
• The G (Standard) is 29 1/2 long by 4 wide by 1 deep.
• Indian Rosewood is a standard tonewood for guitars.
• The color is medium to dark brown, with darker streaks, and a purplish undertone.
• The Grain is dense, with some pores. The tone is clear and bright.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 199.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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D GRAND INDIAN ROSEWOOD
• The Grand is more resonant and richer sounding.
• It is 33 inches long, 5 wide, and 1 deep.
• Indian Rosewood is a standard tonewood for guitars.
• The color is medium to dark brown, with darker streaks, and a purplish undertone.
• The Grain is dense, with some pores. The tone is clear and bright.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 229.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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G STANDARD KOA WOOD
Koa is from Hawaii, and is a rich golden tan, sometimes with darker streaks.
• The G (Standard) is 29 1/2 long by 4 wide by 1 deep.
• The grain has a high transparency which gives the wood a deep lustre.
• The tone is loud and clear and bright.
• The back is Koa also.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 209.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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D GRAND KOA WOOD
Koa is from Hawaii, and is a rich golden tan, sometimes with darker streaks.
• The Grand is more resonant and richer sounding.
• It is 33 inches long, 5 wide, and 1 deep.
• The grain has a high transparency which gives the wood a deep lustre.
• The tone is loud and clear and bright.
• The back is Koa also.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 239.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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THE UKELELE STRUMSTICK
A steel string ukelele? That looks like a Strumstick?? What is this world coming to??? 26" long.
• My Dog Has Fleas (G C E A) tuning.
• Note: this is a Chromatic Strumstick, meaning it has sharps and flats (No Wrong Notes does NOT apply).
• Not recommended for beginners unless they know they want to start with a more complex nstrument than our easy Strumsticks.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 189.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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THE 4-STRING CHROMATIC STRUMSTICK
Four strings
• Chromatic fretting (sharps and flats)
• tuned like a tenor guitar
• Note: most people, beginners or musicans, prefer the Standard. Plain soundhole. 32" long.
• Note: this is a Chromatic Strumstick, meaning it has sharps and flats (No Wrong Notes does NOT apply).
• Not recommended for beginners unless they now they want to start with a more complex instrument than our easy Strumsticks.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 189.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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THE LONG SCALE 3-STRING CHROMATIC
• Wild, middle-eastern sound
• low tuning, sharps and flats. Very long!
• Plain soundhole. 36" long
• Tuned C G C (one octave lower than the Alto)
• Can be capoed for many keys.
• Note: this is a Chromatic Strumstick, meaning it has sharps and flats (No Wrong Notes does NOT apply).
• Not recommended for beginners unless they know they want to start with a more complex instrument than our easy Strumsticks.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 189.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 12.50 USD |
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TWO STRUMSTICKS (G Standard and D Grand)
Two Strumsticks (G Standard and D Grand) on a wood or Plexiglass backplate.
• Pictured: Rosewood Standard and Grand on a Padouk (wood) backplate.
• Available backplates are Maple, and various colors of Plexiglass resin.
• You may order any combinations of most of the Strumsticks we make.
• Email with what you would like to get price.
• Your choice of two sound holes.
• WITH CASE, CAPO,PLUS FREE INSTRUCTION BOOK AND CD |
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Price $ 390.00 - $530.00 USD |
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Shipping $ 14.50 USD |
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