{"title":"Tenor Lute-kuleles","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe lute-kulele is a tenor four-string with the body and voice of a small lute. Light, easy to hold, sized for players who want lute character without the eleven-string commitment. Rosewood, Walnut and variegated finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"roosebeck-tenor-lute-kulele-walnut-variegated","title":"Roosebeck Tenor Lute-kulele, Walnut Variegated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRound-Back Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eWalnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e Spruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fingerstyle ukulele players and anyone drawn to early music aesthetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe lute-ukulele we invented, in a walnut-necked tenor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Lute-kulele is our own creation, a hybrid we built to bridge two worlds: the portable playability of a ukulele with the round-back construction and tonal depth of a Renaissance lute. This tenor-size instrument pairs that lute bowl with a walnut neck for extra warmth in the voice and a smooth feel under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"ultwl-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultwl-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultwl-start\"\u003eOur Invention\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultwl-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultwl-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"ultwl-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull, Balanced Six-String Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix strings on a 430mm tenor scale, including doubled second (E) and third (C) strings, produce a full, balanced sound uncommon in ukuleles. The European spruce soundboard delivers the dynamic response you expect from a premium instrument, and the walnut neck adds warmth across the tonal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the doubled courses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubling the second and third courses is a lute technique, not a standard ukulele feature. It gives the instrument a fuller, more shimmering voice that sits between ukulele brightness and lute depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultwl-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRound-Back Bowl, Historical Rosette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body features alternating staves of walnut and lacewood in a round-back bowl shape, topped with a European spruce soundboard. A rosette design inspired by museum examples from the 16th and 17th centuries adorns the sound hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriction tuners, a cattle-bone nut and saddle, and a rosewood bridge complete the instrument. An end-pin strap button is standard for standing play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy walnut for the neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut is warmer and slightly darker than rosewood. On the neck of a lute-kulele, it rounds out the bright top end of the spruce soundboard for a more balanced voice.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultwl-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Roosebeck Original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lute-kulele doesn't exist anywhere else, we invented the format. If you love the ukulele but want something with more depth, character, and historical resonance, this is your instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew to this instrument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuning and basic technique translate directly from a standard tenor ukulele. The doubled courses take a few minutes of adjustment for strumming, but fingerstyle players find them immediately rewarding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultwl-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (with doubled 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd courses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430mm (17 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTenor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariegated walnut \/ lacewood staves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut \/ Saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle bone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 inches L × 9.5 inches W × 7 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultwl-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Lute-kulele ships set up, tune before first play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eEnd-Pin Strap Button Installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ukuleles\"\u003ebrowse all Ukuleles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009853710472,"sku":"ULTWL","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/ULTWL_01.jpg?v=1775667824"},{"product_id":"roosebeck-tenor-lute-kulele-variegated","title":"Roosebeck Tenor Lute-kulele, Variegated","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eTenor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRound-Back Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eVariegated Staves\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eEuropean Spruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classical and fingerstyle ukulele players who want something distinctive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eOur lute-ukulele hybrid, showcasing alternating tonewoods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Lute-kulele is a format we invented, a hybrid between a ukulele and a Renaissance lute. The Variegated edition showcases the beautiful contrast of alternating rosewood and lacewood staves in the round-back bowl. That visual pattern is more than decorative, the combination of two different tonewoods creates a nuanced, complex voice with both warmth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"ultvl-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultvl-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultvl-start\"\u003eOur Invention\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultvl-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ultvl-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"ultvl-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNuanced, Complex Tenor Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different tonewoods in the bowl create a more nuanced voice than a single-wood construction. Rosewood adds warmth and resonance; lacewood contributes clarity and articulation. The result is a complex, rewarding tone that responds beautifully to fingerstyle playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout alternating staves:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a technique borrowed from historical lute making. Different tonewoods placed next to each other balance each other's character, producing a more complete voice than either wood alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultvl-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix Strings, Doubled Courses, Historical Rosette\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix strings on a 430mm tenor scale, with doubled second and third courses for rich, full sound. The European spruce soundboard features a rosette design based on historical lute examples. Cattle-bone nut and saddle, rosewood bridge, and friction tuners complete the setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy doubled courses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doubling the second and third courses is a lute technique. It gives the instrument a fuller, shimmering voice that sits between ukulele brightness and lute depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultvl-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Distinctive Instrument in the Ukulele World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique instrument that draws attention for both its sound and its appearance. Perfect for players who want something distinctive in the ukulele world. The visual pattern of alternating staves is striking, and the voice stands apart from any production ukulele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur own design:\u003c\/strong\u003e We invented the Lute-kulele format. You won't find anything quite like it from another maker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultvl-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (with doubled 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd courses)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430mm (17 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTenor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariegated rosewood \/ lacewood staves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut \/ Saddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCattle bone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 inches L × 9.5 inches W × 7 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ultvl-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Lute-kulele ships ready for standing or seated playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eEnd-Pin Strap Button Installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ukuleles\"\u003ebrowse all Ukuleles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009867210888,"sku":"ULTVL","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/ULTVL_01.jpg?v=1775667878"}],"url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/collections\/lute-kuleles.oembed","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}