{"product_id":"roosebeck-7-course-travel-lute-sheesham","title":"Roosebeck Travel 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\"\u003eSolid Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSpruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eTravel-Size\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 Beginning lutenists and experienced players who want a practical travel lute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eAuthentic Renaissance sound, a little easier to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe 7-Course Travel Lute is ideal for players who want authentic Renaissance lute sound in a slightly more manageable instrument. With 13 strings in 7 courses, it covers the most commonly used range for Renaissance lute repertoire while being easier to tune and maintain than the 8-course version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"ltt7r-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltt7r-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltt7r-start\"\u003eFor Beginners\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltt7r-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"ltt7r-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"ltt7r-sound\" style=\"max-height:600px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWarm, Classical Lute Tone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRectified nylon strings and silverplated copper wound bass strings produce warm, classical tone across 13 strings in 7 courses. The spruce soundboard and rosewood stave body work together to deliver the intimate voice that defines the lute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tonewoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid rosewood staves form the bowl. Rosewood is a dense rosewood-family hardwood prized for warmth and resonance, and the spruce top responds dynamically under the fingers.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ltt7r-design\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eCompact Travel Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolid rosewood stave construction, spruce soundboard, and rosewood pegbox angled at 135 degrees keep the profile compact for travel. Nylon frets on the neck and rosewood frets on the soundboard give you authentic Renaissance fretting positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eWhy the angled pegbox:\u003c\/strong\u003e The traditional 135-degree pegbox angle reduces the overall footprint of the instrument and changes the string break angle at the nut, both practical considerations for a travel lute.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ltt7r-start\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eA Great Entry Point Into Lute Playing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSeven courses cover the core Renaissance repertoire while keeping the instrument more approachable than a full 8-course lute. Fewer strings to tune, fewer strings to maintain, and a gentler learning curve without sacrificing authentic playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eNew to lute?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with a 7-course and you'll be able to play the majority of Renaissance lute music written before the late 16th century. Move up to 8-course later if you want the expanded bass range.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"ltt7r-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\u003eTuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRenaissance standard\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      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePegbox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood, 135° angle\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=\"ltt7r-box\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEvery 7-Course Travel Lute ships ready to travel with you.\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":45009726505096,"sku":"LTT7R","price":619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/LTT7R_01.jpg?v=1775668838","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-7-course-travel-lute-sheesham","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}