Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce Knotwork
- 4 strings: two melody, one middle, one bass drone
- 18 metal frets, 4 tuning pegs
- 14:1 geared tuners, right-angle style
- Spruce top, rosewood back, sheesham body
- Knotwork openings in the soundboard
- Noter, draw string bag and owner's guide in the description
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A four-string mountain dulcimer with a vaulted fretboard, knotwork openings and a matte finish, for players who want the traditional DAD setup. The specs table disagrees with the description on included accessories.
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ASIN: B00IJ5BLX8Model: DMGS4KCategory: Dulcimers
Overview
A vaulted fretboard lightens this hourglass-shaped mountain dulcimer, and the description links that to more soundboard vibration. Knotwork openings in the spruce soundboard let the sound out, and geared right-angle tuners handle the tuning.
The reason to consider it is the combination of a lightened vaulted fretboard, a spruce soundboard and geared tuners that make DAD tuning easy to hold. The limit is a confusing accessories list, since the description names several items while the specs table says nothing is included.
Who it's for
A hobbyist learning folk dulcimer who values a lighter body and a matte natural look. Players who want a gloss finish or certainty about the included extras should confirm the details with the seller first.
Pros and cons
- Spruce soundboard with knotwork openings
- Vaulted fretboard lightens the body
- Geared right-angle tuners
- Rosewood back and sheesham body
- Accessory list conflicts with specs table
- Matte finish only
- String gauges not listed
Performance notes
The vaulted fretboard lightens the instrument, and the description ties that to more soundboard vibration. The spruce top works as the soundboard, with the knotwork openings letting the sound out. Two melody strings, a middle string and a bass drone string set up the drone character, and the geared tuners help hold DAD tuning.
Specifications
| Model | DMGS4K |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Full size |
| Scale length | 25.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 36.25 x 8.75 x 5.12 inches |
| Weight | 2.9 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Body Material Type | Sheesham |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| String Material Type | Steel, Nickel Wound |
| Color | Natural |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Pick, noter, draw string bag and owner's guide per the description |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 4 (2 melody, 1 middle, 1 bass drone) |
| Instrument | Appalachian Dulcimer |
| Frets | 18 metal frets |
| Tuners | 4 geared right-angle, 14:1 ratio |
Closest rivals on specs
Seagull 039227 Merlin Spruce SG Dulcimer 4-String Diatonic Instrument- Item Weight 2.9 vs 2.6 pounds (+12%)
Roosebeck DMCRT4 4-String Cutaway Mountain Dulcimer- Item Weight 2.9 vs 2.6 pounds (+12%)
Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce Knotwork- Item Weight 2.9 vs 2.5 pounds (+16%)
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Roosebeck Grace Knotwork dulcimer?
The specs list 36.25 x 8.75 x 5.12 inches and 2.9 pounds in a full size body, with a 25.5 inch scale length.
What accessories come with the Roosebeck Grace Knotwork?
The description names a pick, a noter, a draw string bag and an owner's guide, but the specs table says not included. Confirm with the seller before counting on them.
Is the Grace Knotwork finish glossy?
No. The finish is listed as matte in a natural color.