Roosebeck DMWR Wildwood Dulcimer
- 4 strings in 3 courses, nylon and steel
- Teardrop spruce soundboard, rosewood fingerboard
- Played like a guitar, not flat in the lap
- Diatonic frets plus a 6 1/2 fret near the octave
- DAD tuning recommended, other tunings possible
- 1.3 pounds, 34.5 x 7 x 2.5 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, easy dulcimer that can be held like a guitar, with a little banjo twang in its voice. Factory strings are meant as temporary, and the warranty is only a short one.
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ASIN: B004QYLSWUCategory: Dulcimers
Overview
Not a traditional lap dulcimer, the Roosebeck Wildwood has a body shape that lets it be held and played the way a guitar is. A teardrop spruce soundboard with two rosettes contrasts with a long, thin rosewood fingerboard.
A rich mountain dulcimer voice comes from a body that is light and easy to handle. The seller adds that workshop strings are put through rigorous testing and should be replaced soon after delivery for better tuning and sound.
Who it's for
A player curious about Appalachian-style music can start quickly on the recommended tuning, with the frets laid out in a diatonic scale. Buyers who expect final factory strings or a long guarantee should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Played like a guitar
- Light and easy to handle
- Added fret for Ionian mode
- Spruce top, rosewood fingerboard
- Strings need early replacement
- Warranty is brief
- Opening count conflicts with description
- Case or accessories not listed
Performance notes
Three string courses run from a wound string at the top, to a plain center string, to two plain strings tuned in unison. Many tunings will work, and the diatonic fret layout mirrors an Appalachian dulcimer. The extra fret below the octave allows play in Ionian mode.
Specifications
| Dimensions & fit | |
|---|---|
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 34.5 x 7 x 2.5 inches |
| Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Lacewood, spruce wood |
| Body Material Type | Rosewood |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| String Material Type | Nylon, steel |
| Color | Brown |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 30 days |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 4 strings (3 courses) |
| Instrument | Appalachian dulcimer |
| Sound Profile | Warm tone with a little bit of banjo twang |
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Frequently asked questions
What is in the box with the Roosebeck Wildwood dulcimer?
The listing gives no accessory list. It does say the workshop strings should be replaced soon, and recommends Roosebeck branded strings.
Can the Roosebeck Wildwood be played on the lap?
The listing says the body allows it to be played like a guitar instead of flat in the lap position.
What tuning does the Roosebeck Wildwood use?
Many tunings work. The seller recommends the traditional DAD for an easy start.
How long is the Roosebeck Wildwood warranty?
The listing gives a warranty of 30 days.