Roosebeck LT8DRSN Deluxe 8-Course Lute Sheesham & Canadian Spruce w/Padded Gig Bag & Learning Book

Eight-course lute with a natural finish. Features Sheesham scalloped staves that have white pinstripes in between on the body. The neck, end peg, and tuning pegs/levers are also made out of Sheesham. The Nut is made of Bone. The soundboard is made out of spruce wood and its one sound hole has an intricate laser-cut design. There is also a beautiful laser-cut design on the back of the pegbox. This lute has 8 nylon frets on the neck and 4 finished Sheesham frets on a soundboard. The bridge is made out of Sheesham with a top plate made out of lacewood and has a mustache shape. This instrument is made for a right-handed player and you can easily attach a strap for playing because of the end peg. 

The tuning method for an instrument is the normal 8-course tuning but varies depending on player preference: (from high to low) G4, D4, D4, A3, A3, F3, F3, C4, C3, G3, G2, F3, F2, D3, D2.

Accessories Included: are a padded gig bag and the book, Learning to Play the Lute (LUTB).

Important Specifications:

• Body/Bowl: 18 inches in length, 6.5 inches in height, and 12 inches in width.
• Neck at Nut: 2.75 inches in width.
• Neck at Body Joint: 3.37 inches in width.
• Nut: 2.75 inches in width. Made from Bone.
• String at Nut: 2.25 inches in width.
• String at Bridge: 4 inches in width.
• Scale Length: 23.5 inches.

*15 Sheesham tuning pegs/levers.

SPECIAL NOTE ON STRINGS:

There is no warranty on strings. Manufacturers recommend that you change the strings on your instrument as soon as you receive it. Your instrument has completed a long journey before it ever begins the final leg of your home. During this time the elements affect the strings and may shorten their lifespan. It occasionally happens that a string will fail during that final leg of the journey. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase a replacement set of strings and consider changing your strings soon after it arrives. If you are a student you may want to change your strings every 3-4 months. If you are a rock star you may need to change your strings every week. If you store your instrument, you should consider changing the strings when you pick it up again.