Electric dulcimer

They come in a number of different sizes, styles, and types.

The Dulcicaster is a common example of an electric dulcimer, made by Quintin Stephens.

[citation needed] The Bass Dulcimer is similar to electric dulcimer but with neck, strings and tuning similar to the bass guitar and has a deep, low, reversed sound compared to electric dulcimers In 1966, Brian Jones had his electric dulcimer stolen in Washington, D.C., and it is claimed it was the only one in existence at that time.

[1] The photo in The Washington Post article shows an instrument about a meter long with 4 strings which is shaped like an elongated violin.

[1] This article relating to zithers is a stub.