Lute Strings. Made by Roosebeck.
Throughout history lutes have typically had gut strings. Lute strings today, however, are nylon made with high precision instruments. The rectified nylon strings in the Roosebeck set are known for their warmer tone and lightly textured feel. The silverplated copper wound nylon bass strings also produce a very warm, classical tone. We recommend the traditional Renaissance tuning for this set. We also recommend this string set for the Descant Lute (LTD7L), but the tuning is one step higher, with the highest string being tuned to A.
Tuning and String Gauges
1:G
.018
.460
Nylon
2:D
.022
.560
Nylon
3:D
.022
.560
Nylon
4:A
.027
.690
Nylon
5:A
.027
.690
Nylon
6:F
.032
.810
Nylon

7:F
.032
.810
Nylon
8:C
.025w
.640
Silver
9:C
.028
.710
Nylon*
10:G
.030w
.760
Silver
11:G
.028
.710
Nylon*
12:F
.035w
.890
Silver
13:F
.033
.840
Nylon*