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 IS department, development Tel.: +49 211-5296-355 Fax.: +49 211-5296-405 SMTP: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLAIMER The information in this email and in any attachments is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy this message, delete any copies held on your systems and notify the sender immediately. You should not retain, copy or use this email for any purpose outside of any NDA currently existing between Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH and yourselves. ********************************************************************** To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --