Roosebeck 7-Course Travel Lute
- 13 strings in 7 courses, nylon
- Rosewood bowl, European spruce soundboard
- Rosewood neck, 135 degree rosewood pegbox
- Padded gig bag included, ships set up
- 1.8 pounds, right-handed
- Change strings every 3 to 4 months
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact Renaissance-style lute meant for travel to lessons and workshops, shipped in a padded bag. Strings are a wear part and are not covered by the warranty.
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ASIN: B007A4Z6V2Model: LTT7RCategory: Lutes
Overview
A lesson room, an early music workshop or a faire stage all fit this travel lute from Roosebeck, which gives Renaissance lute sound in a more manageable body. The bowl is built from rosewood staves under a European spruce soundboard.
The compact build and bag make it easy to take along, and thirteen strings in seven courses cover the core repertoire. The strings settle over the first weeks of playing, and the listing says to expect a careful tuning on arrival.
Who it's for
Early music enthusiasts who travel to workshops and perform at faires get a manageable instrument with its own bag. A concert player needing a larger body, or someone who dislikes frequent restringing, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Compact travel build
- Rosewood bowl, spruce top
- Gig bag included
- Ships set up
- Strings not under warranty
- Strings need regular changes
- Tuning needed on arrival
- Listed dimensions unusable
Performance notes
Thirteen nylon strings in seven courses are tuned to the recommended pitches given in the listing, and new strings settle over the first weeks. The rosewood bowl under a spruce soundboard gives the balanced sound profile listed. Wiping strings after play helps care for them.
Specifications
| Model | LTT7R |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Nut Width | 190mm |
| Overall Dimensions | 800mm length, 230mm width, and 152mm depth |
| Scale Length | 572mm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Body Material Type | Rosewood |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | With bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Strings not covered; change every 3 to 4 months |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 13 strings in 7 courses |
| Instrument | Lute, 7-course travel |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Roosebeck travel lute a full-size lute?
No. The listing describes it as a travel lute and a more manageable instrument, though it gives no overall size.
What tuning does the Roosebeck travel lute use?
The listing recommends G4, D4/D4, A3/A3, F3/F3, C4/C3, G3/G2 and F3/F2.
How often should I change the Roosebeck lute strings?
Every 3 to 4 months, and keep a spare set. Strings are a wear part and are not covered by warranty.
Does the Roosebeck travel lute come with a bag?
Yes. It ships set up in a padded gig bag.