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Roosebeck Tenor Lute-kulele — Variegated

Roosebeck Tenor Lute-kulele — Variegated

Our Own Invention 6-String Tenor Round-Back Bowl Variegated Staves European Spruce Top

Ideal for: Classical and fingerstyle ukulele players who want something distinctive

Our lute-ukulele hybrid, showcasing alternating tonewoods.

The Lute-kulele is a format we invented, a hybrid between a ukulele and a Renaissance lute. The Variegated edition showcases the beautiful contrast of alternating sheesham and lacewood staves in the round-back bowl. That visual pattern is more than decorative, the combination of two different tonewoods creates a nuanced, complex voice with both warmth and clarity.

Nuanced, Complex Tenor Voice

Two different tonewoods in the bowl create a more nuanced voice than a single-wood construction. Sheesham adds warmth and resonance; lacewood contributes clarity and articulation. The result is a complex, rewarding tone that responds beautifully to fingerstyle playing.

About alternating staves: This is a technique borrowed from historical lute making. Different tonewoods placed next to each other balance each other's character, producing a more complete voice than either wood alone.

Six Strings, Doubled Courses, Historical Rosette

Six strings on a 430mm tenor scale, with doubled second and third courses for rich, full sound. The European spruce soundboard features a rosette design based on historical lute examples. Cattle-bone nut and saddle, sheesham bridge, and friction tuners complete the setup.

Why doubled courses: Doubling the second and third courses is a lute technique. It gives the instrument a fuller, shimmering voice that sits between ukulele brightness and lute depth.

A Distinctive Instrument in the Ukulele World

A unique instrument that draws attention for both its sound and its appearance. Perfect for players who want something distinctive in the ukulele world. The visual pattern of alternating staves is striking, and the voice stands apart from any production ukulele.

Our own design: We invented the Lute-kulele format. You won't find anything quite like it from another maker.

Technical Specifications

Strings 6 (with doubled 2nd & 3rd courses)
Scale 430mm (17 inches)
Size Tenor
Body Variegated sheesham / lacewood staves
Soundboard European Spruce
Nut / Saddle Cattle bone
Tuners Friction
Dimensions 22 inches L × 9.5 inches W × 7 inches H
Weight 1 lb

What's in the Box

Every Lute-kulele ships ready for standing or seated playing.

End-Pin Strap Button Installed

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