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Roosebeck Deluxe Lute, 8-Course

Name: Roosebeck Deluxe Lute, 8-Course
Brand: Roosebeck
SKU: LT8DRN
Price: 879.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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15 Strings / 8 Courses 25-Stave Bowl Solid Rosewood Spruce Top Lacework Pegbox

Ideal for: Serious lutenists and early music players ready to step up to a full-size 25-stave lute

A full-size Renaissance lute with a 25-stave scalloped bowl.

This Deluxe Lute features a bowl constructed from 25 scalloped rosewood staves, more staves than the standard models for a smoother, more refined curvature and enhanced resonance. The lacework-detail pegbox adds an ornamental touch that references the decorative traditions of historical European lute making.

Warm, Articulate, Full-Size Voice

The spruce soundboard, rosewood neck, and bone nut produce warm, articulate tone across 15 strings in 8 courses. Nylon and silverplated copper wound strings deliver the warm, classical voice that defines the lute's character, across the full Renaissance range.

Why 25 staves matter: More staves mean a smoother, more refined curvature in the bowl. The result is a more uniform resonance and a subtle upgrade in tonal complexity over standard-stave construction.

25 Scalloped Staves and a Lacework Pegbox

The bowl is constructed from 25 scalloped rosewood staves, noticeably more refined than standard-stave construction. The lacework-detail pegbox adds an ornamental touch that references historical European lute making traditions.

The 600mm scale length is standard for Renaissance repertoire, putting centuries of lute tablature comfortably under your fingers.

Full-size authenticity: This is a proper full-size Renaissance lute, not a scaled-down travel version. Built for serious study and performance.

A Full-Size Lute for Serious Players

Recommended Renaissance tuning is standard for the 8-course lute, giving you access to the core repertoire of the golden age of lute music. A refined, full-size instrument for lutenists and early music players who want that refinement in their daily playing.

Stepping up from a travel lute? The difference in bowl construction, pegbox detail, and overall resonance becomes apparent within minutes of playing.

Technical Specifications

Courses / Strings	8 courses (15 strings)
Recommended Tuning	G4, D4/D4, A3/A3, F3/F3, C4/C3, G3/G2, F3/F2, D3/D2
Scale Length	23.63 inches (600 mm)
Strings	Nylon, silverplated copper wound basses
Body / Bowl	25 scalloped rosewood staves
Soundboard	European spruce
Neck	Rosewood
Pegbox	Lacework detail
Bridge	Rosewood and lacewood
Nut	Bone
Tuning Pegs	Rosewood
Overall Dimensions	30 in L × 12.25 in W × 6.5 in H
Weight	2.1 lbs

String care: Lute strings carry no warranty, and makers suggest replacing them every 3 to 4 months. Keep a spare set on hand, wipe the strings with a dry cloth after playing, and plan on fresh strings if the instrument has been stored for a while.

What's in the Box

Every Deluxe 8-Course Lute ships ready for the studio or the stage.

Padded Gig Bag Owner's Guide (PDF)

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Roosebeck Deluxe Lute, 8-Course

$879

Watch & Listen

Hear it played

Tradition you can feel, craftsmanship you can hear.

Solid tonewoods

Cured, cut, and chosen for sound.

Voiced by hand

Fretboards dressed, action set, bridges fit by our luthiers.

Made to be played

Built for working musicians, designed to sound better the more you play it.

Since 1973

Five decades of building instruments that last generations.

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