Although using recordings to compare musical instruments is chancey business, these examples will at least give you something of the voice qualities of the various models, and enable you to make a little sense of verbal descriptions of them.

What they won't demonstrate, of course, is the great responsiveness and play action of Bear Meadow dulcimers. For that, I hope you can find me at a dulcimer festival, or find a Bear Meadow owner near you. Contact me if you want help laying your hands on an actual instrument near you.