{"product_id":"roosebeck-7-course-descant-lute-sheesham","title":"Roosebeck Descant Lute, 7-Course","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e13 Strings \/ 7 Courses\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eDescant Range\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\"\u003eGig Bag Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consort players, ensemble musicians, and players with smaller hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eA higher-pitched lute voice for consort and ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Descant Lute is pitched higher than a standard Renaissance lute, making it ideal for consort playing, smaller ensembles, and repertoire that calls for a brighter, more intimate voice. With 13 strings in 7 courses, it covers the essential range for descant lute parts while remaining manageable for players of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"ltd7l-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltd7l-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltd7l-start\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltd7l-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltd7l-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"ltd7l-sound\" style=\"max-height:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eClear, Sweet Tone with Strong Projection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolid rosewood construction with a spruce soundboard delivers clear, sweet tone with excellent projection for the instrument's size. The higher pitch range of the descant lute gives you a voice that cuts through in a consort setting while staying intimate in solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAbout descant pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Descant lutes sit above standard Renaissance lutes in an ensemble, similar to how a descant recorder sits above an alto. They handle the high voice in consort music.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ltd7l-design\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Smaller, More Manageable Lute\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe smaller body is comfortable to hold, and the shorter scale length makes fretting easier. A benefit for beginners and players with smaller hands who find a full-size lute physically demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRosewood staves, spruce soundboard, and a rosewood neck keep the tonewoods consistent with the rest of the Roosebeck lute line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePhysically easier to play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shorter scale length means the frets are closer together. Players with smaller hands or less reach often find descant lutes considerably more comfortable than standard lutes.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ltd7l-start\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Rare Instrument at an Accessible Price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDescant lutes are hard to find at any price point. The Roosebeck Descant Lute puts early music ensemble playing within reach for players who wouldn't otherwise have access to one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlaying in a consort?\u003c\/strong\u003e If you're part of a Renaissance consort or early music group, a descant lute fills a specific high-voice role that a standard lute can't cover.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ltd7l-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\u003eCourses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 (13 strings total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood staves\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\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon + rosewood\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=\"ltd7l-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery Descant Lute ships ready for ensemble or solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003ePadded Gig Bag\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\/lutes\"\u003ebrowse all Lutes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009785323656,"sku":"LTD7L","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/LTD7L_01.jpg?v=1775667683","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-7-course-descant-lute-sheesham","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}