Roosebeck Grace Mountain Dulcimer 4-String Vaulted Fretboard Spruce Knotwork

I purchased this dulcimer knowing that it's one of the more economical lines out there. The quality is very nice. They say it comes pre-tuned but be aware that you're always going to have some loosening in shipment and you will need to retune it when it arrives. But it was very easy to tune and now that it's not being jostled around and shipping it's holding the tune extremely well. It has a beautiful sound. I love the Celtic knot work for the sound holes! It's absolutely perfect considering I'm Scot-Irish in background. I definitely would recommend this to anyone who is looking to learn how to play the dulcimer and wants to get a nice instrument to start with but not too much until you know that you can play it. Also for someone who really wants something that has a nicer sound as well as being economical.

Great value for the price. I've wanted my own dulcimer since I was a child and this brings back memories. Took no time to tune with a mobile app. I did remove the extra melody string, it conveniently had the notches for just one. Love the sound of this instrument, and how easy it is to play. No complaints here.

I wanted to learn to play the dulcimer, but didn't want to spend a fortune. This is a great instrument for a great price. Super easy to learn how to play, it's the easiest of the stringed instruments to learn. I was playing songs in no time. You can't go wrong with this dulcimer.

Selected this dulcimer after researching the ones online. Thoroughly happy with this purchase. Several reviewers recommended changing the strings. When I brought the dulcimer to a local music shop, the owner assessed the strings and found them to be good. He then asked how much the instrument cost and guessed $500 to $600. He expressed his disbelief that it cost far less. I showed him the page and he turned to the co-owner of the shop and suggested they purchase a few of this instrument.

Great sounding dulcimer for the money. I found the same instrument on other sites for much more.

There are a number of "name brands" of dulcimers that are now priced around $500-$600 and I have a few of those but was wondering how this one would be at $180 for any new members we get in our dulcimer group who might be new to the music. I am very impressed with the Roosebeck dulcimer and will not hesitate to suggest it to new members. And now, of course, I have one to show and play for them.

2nd one purchased. The first on that I received was bowed in the Fretboard. I took it to a Luthier and he took off the incorrect strings, that I put on it. The Roosebeck string (on Amazon) are too large in diameter. Don't buy them ; buy D'Adarrio strings for the dulcimer. Amazon let me return the on that I first Bought which said Like New_ but buyer beware. Inspect all new stringed intruments thoroughly and maybe take to a Luthier. I bought a used Mandolin and brought it to the Luthier right away. He did $45. worth of adjustment and now it's perfect

I went looking for a beginner dulcimer to see if I was interested in playing the instrument. This dulcimer from Roosebeck looked to be a good choice. The instrument is made in Pakistan, and is a decent sounding dulcimer. You can adjust the space between the strings to suit your style of playing and that's a good thing. I recommend this instrument as a first, beginner dulcimer. When/if you get good at it, you'll absolutely want something much better. My issues with the instrument I received are that it DOES NOT MATCH the product description/pictures: 1) It does not have the features as shown in the listing. 2) The nut and bridge were not glued down and, consequently, fall off when restringing or adjusting string distances. It is generally accepted practice to put down a little glue to hold the nut and bridge in place. No, it doesn't need to be epoxied onto the wood. It does, and should, however, be attached to the neck by something other than string pressure. 3) The strings are cheap, cheap, cheap. If you're going to buy one of these, do include a set of strings and do a change out as soon as you receive the instrument. I only recommend this dulcimer if it's your first instrument, or you're buying it for a student.