{"product_id":"roosebeck-grace-mountain-dulcimer-4-string-walnut-knotwork","title":"Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer, 4-String Walnut Knotwork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e4-String\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSolid Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSpruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eVaulted Fretboard\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eCeltic Knotwork Sound Holes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players who want the Grace platform with a brighter walnut voice and Celtic detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eThe Grace dulcimer in walnut, with hand-cut Celtic knotwork sound holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe Grace Mountain Dulcimer in walnut takes our most popular vaulted-fretboard design and pairs it with a brighter, lighter tonewood and laser-cut Celtic knotwork in place of the standard f-holes. The result is a dulcimer that sounds slightly more open and articulate than the rosewood Grace, with a soundboard ornamented in traditional Celtic interlace patterns. Set up for DAD tuning and ready to play out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"dmgws4k-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmgws4k-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmgws4k-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=\"dmgws4k-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmgws4k-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"dmgws4k-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright, Articulate Appalachian Voice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnut is a lighter, brighter tonewood than rosewood, which gives this Grace a slightly more focused, snappier response than its rosewood sibling. The straight-grained spruce soundboard pairs with the walnut body to produce clear, well-defined notes whether you're picking out a melody or strumming through chords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the tonewoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut has been a prized stringed instrument wood for centuries, balancing brightness with warmth. The spruce soundboard responds dynamically to both light fingerpicking and full strumming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmgws4k-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVaulted Fretboard, Celtic Knotwork Sound Holes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vaulted fretboard arches the playing surface away from the soundboard, freeing the top to vibrate openly. The result is noticeably richer projection and volume compared to flat-fretboard designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Knotwork variant replaces the standard four f-hole openings with hand-cut Celtic interlace patterns. The knotwork is functional (it lets the soundboard breathe) and visually distinctive, especially in the lighter walnut grain.\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 Grace's vaulted design creates an air gap that lets the soundboard resonate freely.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmgws4k-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to Play Right from the Start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true 4-string dulcimer with two melody strings, one middle string, and one bass drone. Start with traditional DAD tuning. It's the easiest way to pick up the instrument and start playing right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14:1 ratio right-angle tuners make precise tuning simple. The 6½ and 13½ frets give you the chromatic flexibility to play in multiple modes and handle accidental notes with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew to dulcimer?\u003c\/strong\u003e DAD tuning means your open strings already form a D major chord. Strum all four strings and you hear music immediately. Most players pick out simple melodies within the first 15 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmgws4k-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\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 Walnut\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\u003eCeltic knotwork (laser-cut)\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\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmgws4k-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Grace Walnut Knotwork 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 \u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eNoter\u003c\/span\u003e \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\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roosebeck Mountain Dulcimer Owner's Guide\"\u003eOwner's Guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\/mountain-dulcimers\"\u003ebrowse all Mountain Dulcimers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45088612188296,"sku":"DMGWS4K","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/Roosebeck_Grace_Mountain_Dulcimer_4-String_Vaulted_Fretboard_Spruce_Knotwork_-_Walnut_DMGWS4K.jpg?v=1778084292","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-grace-mountain-dulcimer-4-string-walnut-knotwork","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}