Deltar

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Technical Overview

The Deltar is a new twelve-stringed acoustic music instrument which can played by pick, fingers or slide. The instrument consists of three triangular faces which are held together in the form of a tetra. You can also consider the Deltar as a three sided pyramid. The sides are made of either hardwood or laminated wood material depending on the customer's requirements. The instrument normally has bespoke steel strings, but ordinary steel guitar strings can also be used to good effect. The sound will vary according to the different strings used. The rear part of the instrument is open and this is the key element to producing the unique sound of Deltar. All three sides of the instrument are fastened tightly together. Inside the body are wooden lists and other support pieces to strengthen the body structure.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions: Length 800mm, height 347mm – 410mm
Weight: 3 kilos
Body materials: Top made of hardwood
Sides made of either hardwood or laminated wood
Body support structures made of hardwood
Body paint: Clear varnish and wax
Machine heads: Twelve electric guitar machine heads (Gotoh or Schaller)
Bridge: Hardwood
Strings: Twelve special made steel Deltar strings or
Twelve standard steel guitar strings
Strap: Standard guitar strap (included)