{"product_id":"products-roosebeck-emma-mountain-dulcimer-4-string-rosewood","title":"Roosebeck Emma Mountain Dulcimer, 4-String","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e4-String\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSolid Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSpruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eVaulted Fretboard\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eStep-Up Model\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experienced players and anyone ready to upgrade from a starter dulcimer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe Roosebeck step-up dulcimer, with refinement you can feel in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Emma is Roosebeck's step-up mountain dulcimer, built for players who want a little more refinement in their instrument. While it shares the Grace's proven vaulted fretboard design and solid rosewood construction, the Emma features upgraded finishing details and enhanced tonal qualities that discerning players will notice immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"dmds4-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmds4-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmds4-start\"\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmds4-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmds4-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"dmds4-sound\" style=\"max-height:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWarm, Full, Articulate Tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe solid rosewood body pairs with a straight-grained spruce soundboard and f-hole openings for a sound that's warm, full, and articulate. The upgraded finishing on the Emma gives the instrument a more polished voice with noticeably better note definition, especially when fingerpicking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tonewoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood is a dense hardwood prized for warmth and resonance. The spruce soundboard responds dynamically to both strumming and fingerpicking.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmds4-design\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Refined Take on the Vaulted Fretboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe vaulted fretboard lifts the playing surface away from the soundboard, giving the top more freedom to vibrate and project. It's a noticeable difference in volume and responsiveness compared to flat-fretboard dulcimers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Emma's upgraded fit and finish shows in the details: cleaner joinery, refined edge work, and a presentation that holds its own on stage or on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhy vaulted matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a flat-fretboard dulcimer, the fretboard sits directly on the soundboard, dampening vibration. The vaulted design creates an air gap that lets the soundboard resonate freely.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmds4-start\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Natural Upgrade for Experienced Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSet up as a 4-string with two melody, one middle, and one bass drone, with DAD tuning recommended. Geared right-angle tuners with a 14:1 ratio provide smooth, precise tuning, and the full 18-fret layout with 6½ and 13½ frets gives you chromatic range for playing in multiple modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eReady to upgrade?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have been playing a while and want an instrument with more presence and polish, the Emma is a natural next step. Players often notice the difference within the first few minutes.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmds4-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (2 melody, 1 middle, 1 bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Rosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSound Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF-Holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 (including 6½ and 13½)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-angle geared, 14:1 ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34 inches L × 7 inches W × 3 inches H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmds4-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery Emma Mountain Dulcimer ships with everything you need to start playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003ePick\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eNoter\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3558507.app.netsuite.com\/core\/media\/media.nl?id=83892\u0026amp;c=3558507\u0026amp;h=_neLdTdNq25FWYfBsGxCOthAwaRLw4qM386A0-MotUZtj7JH\u0026amp;_xt=.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\/mountain-dulcimers\"\u003ebrowse all Mountain Dulcimers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009376182408,"sku":"DMDS4","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/DMDS4_01-1.jpg?v=1775850481","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/products-roosebeck-emma-mountain-dulcimer-4-string-rosewood","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}