Roosebeck Emma Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce F-Holes
- 4-string mountain dulcimer
- Spruce soundboard, walnut body
- Vaulted fretboard, hourglass shape
- Bone bridge and nut
- 4:1 geared tuners, 4 f-holes
- Pick, noter, owner's guide included
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A Deluxe Roosebeck mountain dulcimer with a vaulted fretboard, f-holes and a crown-shaped tailpiece. It ships with a pick, noter and owner's guide.
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ASIN: B07655DQDPModel: DMDWS4Category: Dulcimers
Overview
Not a hammered instrument, the Emma is a mountain dulcimer played across a fretboard with a noter. A spruce soundboard and walnut body shape an hourglass outline, and a carved scroll head holds gold colored geared tuners.
The vaulted fretboard and spruce soundboard are light, which lets the top vibrate more freely. The listing calls it the Deluxe model of the line. String layout is two melody, one middle and one bass drone, so tunings need thought.
Who it's for
Aimed at a home player exploring Appalachian style music who values geared tuning and a decorative peg head. Beginners wanting a hard case or tuner should plan for those separately.
Pros and cons
- Bone bridge and nut
- Starter tools included
- No case listed
- Powder coated finish listed
- Tunings not fully described
Performance notes
Spruce is light and responsive, and the vaulted fretboard lowers the weight of the top so more of the soundboard moves. The bone bridge and nut transfer string energy cleanly, and the drone string gives the open, ringing character of the instrument.
Specifications
| Model | DMDWS4 |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| Back Material Type | Basswood, Spruce Wood, Walnut |
| Body Material Type | Walnut |
| Top Material Type | Spruce, Walnut |
| Finish Type | Powder Coated |
| Color | brown |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | pick, noter, owner's guide |
| Other details | |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Instrument | Mountain Dulcimer |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Model number | DMDWS4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many strings does the Roosebeck Emma have?
Four, made up of 2 melody strings, 1 middle string and 1 bass drone string.
Is the Roosebeck Emma a hammer dulcimer?
No. It is a mountain dulcimer with a fretboard, played with a noter and pick.