I spoke with Chris Henricksen ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) yesterday. He really had no
clear explanation for the term catlines. They are mentioned by Dowland as
Venetian catlines, and that modern string makers use the term to designate
twisted rope strings. He has a machine that he uses to manufacture them. And
Mimmo Peruffo (Aquila strings) told me once that he a string making machine
from the 19th century in an old barn in Italy. He strikes me as being a
walking encyclopedia of string making, so perhaps someone will quiz him when
he's next online with us.
ajn
----- Original Message -----
From: Spring, aus dem, Rainer
To: Early Guitar
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 4:53 AM
Subject: [EARLY-GUIT] Re: [LUTE] Re: Cat gut [olim Ownership]
>Thanks Howard.
>Yes, I know that. Minikins would be single strands, wouldn't they. But
why do they get that name? Anyone have the OED?
"Minikins" = from Munich.
I think this is mentioned in Dorfmueller's book(?).
Best wishes,
Rainer aus dem Spring
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