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#Thailand#Lampang#Muang Lampang#Souvenir shops History and history of making dulcimer of the Thung Fai people
The people of Thung Fai Subdistrict, Ban Mae Tha, come together as a group to produce Thai musical instruments (dulcimers), which are unique to the village and are products that create jobs and income for the people of almost every household. Professional group making dulcimer Established in 1996 with the following history: Around 1981, Mr. Manop Ponsueb went to work at a Thai musical instrument factory. Siam Watit Factory from 1982-1995 and when returning to his original hometown, Ban Mae Tha in 1996, brought knowledge from work to produce dulcimer as a household business and named it. "Baan Salakhim" until it has improved income and status After that, he expanded his business and hired local workers from Mae Tha village and the village next to Khiam to produce dulcimer.
The dulcimer is a musical instrument that is popularly played in Thai string orchestras. Because it has a beautiful and unique sound.
Types of dulcimer
1. Butterfly Dulcimer
2. Pocket dulcimer or pig-trap dulcimer
The butterfly dulcimer is made from golden teak, rosewood, and jackfruit. The lid has a wavy wood pattern. The work is detailed work. It is the best quality dulcimer among other models. The sound is soft, sweet, melodious, suitable for playing various songs.. The cable uses stretched brass cable. Giving a sweet Thai accent It is a dulcimer that uses more wood than other models. There is a bag to put the dulcimer. and a complete set of equipment, namely a bat, a spare dulcimer string, and a note pad attached to the front of the dulcimer. and the sound of the dulcimer
Pocket dulcimer or pork snare dulcimer Made from rosewood and golden teak, wood with beautiful wood grain. The sound is loud and very resonant. The cable used to stretch it is a stainless steel cable. There is a bag to put the dulcimer. And a complete set of equipment: a bat, a spare dulcimer string, a note pad attached to the front of the dulcimer, a dulcimer sound stand, and a stand.
pocket dulcimer size or dulcimer
1. 7 yong dulcimer
2. 9 yong dulcimer
3. Dulcimer 11. on the heels.