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Handcrafted from quality woods, Roosebeck Lutes and Ouds offer authentic design and quality sound at a great price. From 6 to 8 course Lutes, Roosebeck Lutes and Mid-East Ouds feature a body constructed of quality woods and wonderful craftsmanship. Included are a padded nylon case and extra string set.
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"Gorgeous Instrument"
I wanted to spend a week or so with my new lute before writing a review. Now that I have had a chance to get to know it, I can say without reservation that it is every bit as good as instruments I have played that cost triple its price. The craftsmanship is flawless, the materials are aesthetically beautiful, and the lute has a sweet, lyrical tone with tons of resonance and good volume/projection. The action and intonation are perfect, and I only have one peg that occasionally slips, though not badly enough to have forced me to apply paste or chalk. The case is also better than I expected. It has much more padding than a simple gig bag. I expect I will replace it with a hardshell case at some point, but for now it's perfectly adequate. The customer service from Handcrafted instruments was top-notch. The lute was shipped promptly and arrived in flawless condition.
Stephen Barrie
Warner, New Hampshire
"Love my Lute"
I've had my lute for about a month now. And it is wonderful. I am so very pleased with the instrument. ... I know I like the look of lutes, and I love the Renaissance. But, as a classical guitar player, I really wasnt' certain how the differences between lute and guitar were going to manifest. I have decided I am going to play with a standard guitar tuning, rather than the 3rd string F#. So, with my 6 course lute, I get to play with, mostly , classical guitar technique. Sure, it's a little bit of cheating, but it works. I was also a bit concerned with the direct tuning mechanisms. It took me a week or so, but I can pretty much get the tuning pegs to work correctly; just add a little inward pressure when tuning. I've got to say ... my instrument is a blast. And I am enjoying it immensly.
Mike Atkinson New Hampshire
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