{"product_id":"roosebeck-mountain-dulcimer-4-string-cutaway-scrolled-pegbox","title":"Roosebeck Cutaway Mountain Dulcimer, 4-String Rosewood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003e4-String\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eCutaway Body\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSpruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eScrolled Pegbox\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Players who want high-fret access and an instrument with character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eOne of Roosebeck's most visually striking mountain dulcimers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eThe cutaway upper bout gives you easy access to the higher frets, a practical feature wrapped in beautiful design. The carved scrolled pegbox adds a touch of old-world luthier craftsmanship that turns heads whether the instrument is on stage or displayed on a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"dmcrt4-sound\"\u003eSound\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmcrt4-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmcrt4-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=\"dmcrt4-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmcrt4-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"dmcrt4-sound\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear, Resonant Projection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with the same attention to tonewoods and construction that defines the Roosebeck line, this dulcimer pairs a spruce soundboard with f-hole openings for clear, resonant projection. The cutaway body shape doesn't compromise the sound, it just opens up more of the fretboard to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the spruce top:\u003c\/strong\u003e A responsive spruce soundboard is the heart of the dulcimer's voice. It reacts dynamically to your playing, rewarding both soft fingerstyle and confident strumming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmcrt4-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCutaway Body and Scrolled Pegbox\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutaway upper bout is a practical feature that gives you easy access to the higher frets, particularly useful for players who like to explore the upper register of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-carved scrolled pegbox is a genuine conversation piece. It recalls centuries of European luthier tradition and gives this dulcimer a distinctive silhouette you won't find on a typical Appalachian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the cutaway helps:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a standard dulcimer, the upper bout can make higher-fret playing awkward. The cutaway removes that obstacle so your fretting hand has clean access to the full range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmcrt4-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to Play, Room to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-string setup with two melody, one middle, and one bass drone is ready for DAD tuning. The full fret layout with 6½ and 13½ frets gives you the chromatic range for versatile playing, while the cutaway invites you to explore higher up the neck as your playing develops.\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 their first 15 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmcrt4-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\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutaway upper bout\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\u003ePegbox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved scrolled design\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\u003eGeared, 14:1 ratio\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=\"dmcrt4-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Cutaway 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 \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\"\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":45009376706696,"sku":"DMCRT4","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/DMCRT4_01.jpg?v=1775850528","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-mountain-dulcimer-4-string-cutaway-scrolled-pegbox","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}