Roosebeck 7-Course Descant Lute
Our 7-course Descant Lute is a beautiful short necked lute. The term, Descant, refers to its size; placing this lute just above the alto lutes. It has 13 nylon strings in 7 courses with a scale length of 19.75" (500mm). The, 7-course, suggested tuning is: A4, E4/E4, B3/B3, G3/G3, D4/D3, A3/A2, G3/G2.
The body has a classic bowl back fashioned from lacewood staves. There are eight tied nylon frets on a lacewood neck that features a sheesham fret board. The peg box is beautifully decorated lacewood with sheesham tuners. The soundboard is made of European spruce with a sheesham bridge and sheesham end pin. Includes padded gig bag.
The European lute is featured in instrumental music from the early Renaissance to the late Baroque periods. It's early origins are vague, but it's common ancestor is the Egyptian oud. There is evidence of the lute in Europe as early as the 12th century, but it really became popular in the 15th century, falling out of use around 1800. The lute enjoyed a revival with the early music movement of the twentieth century, and has grown in popularity.
Body/Bowl : 25 inches in length, 5.75 inches in height and 10.25 inches in width
Scale Length : 19.75 inches
Finger Board Width: 2 inches
The body has a classic bowl back fashioned from lacewood staves. There are eight tied nylon frets on a lacewood neck that features a sheesham fret board. The peg box is beautifully decorated lacewood with sheesham tuners. The soundboard is made of European spruce with a sheesham bridge and sheesham end pin. Includes padded gig bag.
The European lute is featured in instrumental music from the early Renaissance to the late Baroque periods. It's early origins are vague, but it's common ancestor is the Egyptian oud. There is evidence of the lute in Europe as early as the 12th century, but it really became popular in the 15th century, falling out of use around 1800. The lute enjoyed a revival with the early music movement of the twentieth century, and has grown in popularity.
Body/Bowl : 25 inches in length, 5.75 inches in height and 10.25 inches in width
Scale Length : 19.75 inches
Finger Board Width: 2 inches
SPECIAL NOTE ON STRINGS:
There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings every 3-4 months. It is always a good idea to keep an extra set of stings to replace any that may break. You should always wipe down your strings with a clean dry cloth after use. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.
There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings every 3-4 months. It is always a good idea to keep an extra set of stings to replace any that may break. You should always wipe down your strings with a clean dry cloth after use. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.
Item Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Item Length: 25 Inches
Item Height: 5.75 Inches
Item Width: 10.5 Inches
Origin: PK
UPC: 844731036347
Item Length: 25 Inches
Item Height: 5.75 Inches
Item Width: 10.5 Inches
Origin: PK
UPC: 844731036347
Packed Weight: 8 lbs.
Ship Weight: 26 lbs.
Ship Length: 30 Inches
Ship Height: 16 Inches
Ship Width: 12 Inches
Ship Weight: 26 lbs.
Ship Length: 30 Inches
Ship Height: 16 Inches
Ship Width: 12 Inches
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